Active installs
2K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#4792
Peak #4790
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
6.1K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Admin Basic Auth currently ranks #4792 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4790, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0, shipped on Aug 23, 2013 (4,733 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Stocker_jp |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2013-08-23 |
| Added to directory | 2013-08-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Enabling this plugin allows you to set up Basic authentication on your admin page using your WordPress user name and password.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Admin Basic Auth a free plugin?
Yes — WP Admin Basic Auth is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP Admin Basic Auth?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Admin Basic Auth?
As of August 8, 2026, WP Admin Basic Auth ranks #4792 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4790.
When was WP Admin Basic Auth last updated?
WP Admin Basic Auth was last updated on August 23, 2013 (version 1.0).
Who makes WP Admin Basic Auth?
WP Admin Basic Auth is developed by Stocker_jp. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2013.
