Active installs
200+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#12558
Peak #12505
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
10K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- HTTP Basic Auth currently ranks #12558 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #12505, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Feb 27, 2022 (1,622 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Grzegorz Rola |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2022-02-27 |
| Added to directory | 2018-05-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Basic Auth for Wordpress.
Frequently asked questions
Is HTTP Basic Auth a free plugin?
Yes — HTTP Basic Auth is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use HTTP Basic Auth?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is HTTP Basic Auth?
As of August 7, 2026, HTTP Basic Auth ranks #12558 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #12505.
When was HTTP Basic Auth last updated?
HTTP Basic Auth was last updated on February 27, 2022 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes HTTP Basic Auth?
HTTP Basic Auth is developed by Grzegorz Rola. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2018.
