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Authorizer vs wpDirAuth (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Authorizer

Authorizer

5(19)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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wpDirAuth

wpDirAuth

4.7(12)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View wpDirAuth

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 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Authorizer has accumulated 182K+ total downloads while wpDirAuth has 47K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Authorizer
◄
wpDirAuth4.7/5
Total Reviews
19Authorizer
◄
wpDirAuth12
Active Installs
5.0K+Authorizer
◄
wpDirAuth600
Total Downloads
182K+Authorizer
◄
wpDirAuth47K+
Support Resolution
100%Authorizer
wpDirAuthN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoAuthorizer
◄
wpDirAuth2 years ago
First Released
2015Authorizer
wpDirAuth2007
Age
11 yearsAuthorizer
wpDirAuth19 years
WP Requires
5.5+Authorizer
wpDirAuth2.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Authorizer
wpDirAuthfalse+
Business Model
FreeAuthorizer
wpDirAuthFree
Latest Version
3.13.4Authorizer
wpDirAuth1.10.7

Rating Breakdown

Authorizer

5/5(19 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

wpDirAuth

4.7/5(12 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%

Recent Reviews

Authorizer Reviews

by oshurkov

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

by JSL

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

by svyatoslavnetrunner

Brilliant plugin & team behind it!

This plugin strikes as created by really unique people, following best coding practices to achieve the best results.

wpDirAuth Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Authorizer or wpDirAuth more popular?
Authorizer has 5.0K+ active installations while wpDirAuth has 600. Authorizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Authorizer or wpDirAuth?
Authorizer has a 5/5 rating from 19 reviews, while wpDirAuth has a 4.7/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are Authorizer and wpDirAuth free?
Authorizer is free and wpDirAuth is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Authorizer or wpDirAuth?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Authorizer was last updated 3 months ago and wpDirAuth was last updated 2 years ago.

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