Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#28264
Peak #28241
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
2.4K
Days tracked
2
1 day▼ 23
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Similar Basic Auth currently ranks #28264 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #28241, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v0.1.1, shipped on May 29, 2021 (1,897 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | 256hax |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.1.1 |
| Versions released | 1 |
| Last updated | 2021-05-29 |
| Added to directory | 2020-01-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-07 |
Description
Protect WordPress admin page on similar Basic Auth without .htaccess.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Similar Basic Auth a free plugin?
Yes — WP Similar Basic Auth is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP Similar Basic Auth?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is WP Similar Basic Auth?
As of August 8, 2026, WP Similar Basic Auth ranks #28264 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #28241.
When was WP Similar Basic Auth last updated?
WP Similar Basic Auth was last updated on May 29, 2021 (version 0.1.1).
Who makes WP Similar Basic Auth?
WP Similar Basic Auth is developed by 256hax. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2020.
