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Htaccess by BestWebSoft – WordPress Website Access Control Plugin

by bestwebsoft

4★ (2 ratings)  ·  Current rank #10093

Active installs
300+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#10093
Peak #10093
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
42.7K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Htaccess by BestWebSoft – WordPress Website Access Control Plugin currently ranks #10093 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • The latest release, v1.8.9, shipped on Apr 24, 2026 (105 days ago) — release #35 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.

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Details

Authorbestwebsoft
Current version1.8.9
Versions released35
Last updated2026-04-24
Added to directory2014-02-11
Requires WordPress6.2+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
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Description

Protect WordPress website – allow and deny access for certain IP addresses, hostnames, etc.

Frequently asked questions

Is Htaccess by BestWebSoft – WordPress Website Access Control Plugin a free plugin?

Yes — Htaccess by BestWebSoft – WordPress Website Access Control Plugin is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Htaccess by BestWebSoft – WordPress Website Access Control Plugin?

WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.

How popular is Htaccess by BestWebSoft – WordPress Website Access Control Plugin?

As of August 7, 2026, Htaccess by BestWebSoft – WordPress Website Access Control Plugin ranks #10093 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.

When was Htaccess by BestWebSoft – WordPress Website Access Control Plugin last updated?

Htaccess by BestWebSoft – WordPress Website Access Control Plugin was last updated on April 24, 2026 (version 1.8.9). It has shipped 35 releases in total.

Who makes Htaccess by BestWebSoft – WordPress Website Access Control Plugin?

Htaccess by BestWebSoft – WordPress Website Access Control Plugin is developed by bestwebsoft. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2014.