Authorizer vs Next Active Directory Integration (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Next Active Directory Integration
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Authorizer has a higher user rating (5/5 from 19 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Authorizer has accumulated 182K+ total downloads while Next Active Directory Integration has 160K+. Next Active Directory Integration has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 100%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Authorizer | Next Active Directory Integration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 19 | ◄ | 16 |
| Active Installs | 5.0K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 182K+ | ◄ | 160K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 6 days ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Age | 11 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.13.4 | 3.2.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Authorizer
Next Active Directory Integration
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Authorizer averaged approximately 29 daily downloads while Next Active Directory Integration averaged 55.
Recent Reviews
Authorizer Reviews
Super!!!
please update translate from: https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/authorizer/ Everything worked very cool with LDAP! There is everything you need from the settings! Moreover, there
Authorizer Plugin is Excellent
I’m using Authorizer on WP Multisite, it works very well. I use Google Cloud > API’s & Services > Credentials for 2 factor authentication. Note: if you get authentication errors try clearing your
Brilliant plugin & team behind it!
This plugin strikes as created by really unique people, following best coding practices to achieve the best results.
Next Active Directory Integration Reviews
Works as intended
Thank you for your work in this plugin and make it available for us. It does excatly what I was looking for :). Maybe you add try-catch to your code, that those themes who break the monolog.logger.php
Doesn’t work with Synology AD (SAMBA)
Doesn’t work when using a Synology NAS as LDAP/AD server. Error: Creating adLDAP object failed. Bind to Active Directory failed. Check the login credentials and/or server details. [AD: Strong(er) auth
Best LDAP Plugin!
Work for all your Active Directory login needs. Thanks!
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