Authorizer vs Simple LDAP Login (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Authorizer has accumulated 182K+ total downloads while Simple LDAP Login has 110K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Authorizer | Simple LDAP Login | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 19 | ◄ | 18 |
| Active Installs | 5.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 182K+ | ◄ | 110K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2008 | |
| Age | 11 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 3.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.13.4 | 1.6.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Authorizer
Simple LDAP Login
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Authorizer averaged approximately 29 daily downloads while Simple LDAP Login averaged 7.
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.
Simple LDAP Login Reviews
Simple, yet Mighty
I struggled with 3 other LDAP/AD authentication plugins before I ran across this one. The settings were so simple, and yet it worked from the start. No registering for third-party accounts, no expensi
The best!
The really simple, it’s the best plugin!
Not Very Simple
Not as simple as it could be and I never actually got it to work. Didn’t really know what to type in each field, the documentation could do with being clearer and more verbose. Needs a testing tool wi
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