Active installs
800+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#7542
Peak #7495
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
11.1K
Days tracked
20
1 day▼ 16
7 days▼ 1
30 days—
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- htaccess protect currently ranks #7542 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7495, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- The latest release, v0.7.0, shipped on Jan 23, 2022 (1,661 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | zoltanlaczko |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.7.0 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2022-01-23 |
| Added to directory | 2020-05-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
htaccess protect - Protect your wordpress login or admin pages with password.
Frequently asked questions
Is htaccess protect a free plugin?
Yes — htaccess protect is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use htaccess protect?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is htaccess protect?
As of August 11, 2026, htaccess protect ranks #7542 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #7495.
When was htaccess protect last updated?
htaccess protect was last updated on January 23, 2022 (version 0.7.0). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes htaccess protect?
htaccess protect is developed by zoltanlaczko. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2020.
