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Limit Login Attempts vs HTTP Authentication (2026)

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

Limit Login Attempts

Limit Login Attempts

4.6(202)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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HTTP Authentication

HTTP Authentication

5(1)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, HTTP Authentication has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Limit Login Attempts leads in active installations (300K+ vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Limit Login Attempts has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while HTTP Authentication has 50K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Limit Login Attempts
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HTTP Authentication5/5
Total Reviews
202Limit Login Attempts
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HTTP Authentication1
Active Installs
300K+Limit Login Attempts
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HTTP Authentication600
Total Downloads
2.3M+Limit Login Attempts
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HTTP Authentication50K+
Support Resolution
N/ALimit Login Attempts
HTTP AuthenticationN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoLimit Login Attempts
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HTTP Authentication1 year ago
First Released
2009Limit Login Attempts
HTTP Authentication2005
Age
17 yearsLimit Login Attempts
HTTP Authentication21 years
WP Requires
2.8+Limit Login Attempts
HTTP Authentication3.1+
PHP Requires
false+Limit Login Attempts
HTTP Authenticationfalse+
Business Model
FreeLimit Login Attempts
HTTP AuthenticationFree
Latest Version
1.7.2Limit Login Attempts
HTTP Authentication4.6

Rating Breakdown

Limit Login Attempts

4.6/5(202 reviews)
5
84%
4
6%
3
1%
2
2%
1
6%

HTTP Authentication

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

Recent Reviews

Limit Login Attempts Reviews

by wiitguru

Indispensable Plugin! Vital to the health of my site!

Thanks, Automattic!!!! This plugin has thwarted over 100 hacking attempts on my website in the last few months! I won’t operate without this plugin!!!

by Guido

Love this plugin

I absolutely hate bloated plugins, so I love this one. It’s simple and works as expected. Guess it’s wise to use a plugin such as this one, against brute force attacks. Guido

by doreenhawdon

Exactly what is should be

Does what it says on the tin. Like another similar plugin before it became bloatware. The only feature I would request is the ability to send notifications to another email address, I like to keep my

HTTP Authentication Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Limit Login Attempts or HTTP Authentication more popular?
Limit Login Attempts has 300K+ active installations while HTTP Authentication has 600. Limit Login Attempts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Limit Login Attempts or HTTP Authentication?
Limit Login Attempts has a 4.6/5 rating from 202 reviews, while HTTP Authentication has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Limit Login Attempts and HTTP Authentication free?
Limit Login Attempts is free and HTTP Authentication is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Limit Login Attempts or HTTP Authentication?
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?
Limit Login Attempts was last updated 3 years ago and HTTP Authentication was last updated 1 year ago.

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