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.htaccess Site Access Control

by Miina Sikk

4★ (3 ratings)  ·  Current rank #7623

Active installs
800+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#7623
Peak #7623
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
10K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • .htaccess Site Access Control currently ranks #7623 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • The latest release, v1.0, shipped on May 11, 2016 (3,740 days ago).

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Details

AuthorMiina Sikk
Current version1.0
Versions released
Last updated2016-05-11
Added to directory2016-01-29
Requires WordPress3.0.1+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
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Description

Using the password protection will give you extra security layer of protection from brute force hacking attacks. Additionally, it's also an easy …

Frequently asked questions

Is .htaccess Site Access Control a free plugin?

Yes — .htaccess Site Access Control is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use .htaccess Site Access Control?

WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.

How popular is .htaccess Site Access Control?

As of August 7, 2026, .htaccess Site Access Control ranks #7623 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.

When was .htaccess Site Access Control last updated?

.htaccess Site Access Control was last updated on May 11, 2016 (version 1.0).

Who makes .htaccess Site Access Control?

.htaccess Site Access Control is developed by Miina Sikk. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2016.