WP BASIC Auth vs Better Quick Login (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP BASIC Auth has a higher user rating (3.6/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP BASIC Auth has accumulated 123K+ total downloads while Better Quick Login has 970.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP BASIC Auth | Better Quick Login | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 123K+ | ◄ | 970 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2024 | |
| Age | 13 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 8.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.4 | 1.2.1 |
Rating
3.6/5WP BASIC Auth
◄Better Quick LoginN/A
Total Reviews
7WP BASIC Auth
◄Better Quick Login0
Active Installs
4.0K+WP BASIC Auth
◄Better Quick Login0
Total Downloads
123K+WP BASIC Auth
◄Better Quick Login970
Support Resolution
N/AWP BASIC Auth
Better Quick LoginN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoWP BASIC Auth
►Better Quick Login1 year ago
First Released
2013WP BASIC Auth
Better Quick Login2024
Age
13 yearsWP BASIC Auth
Better Quick Login2 years
WP Requires
3.0+WP BASIC Auth
Better Quick Login6.0+
PHP Requires
false+WP BASIC Auth
Better Quick Login8.0+
Business Model
FreeWP BASIC Auth
Better Quick LoginFree
Latest Version
1.1.4WP BASIC Auth
Better Quick Login1.2.1
Rating Breakdown
WP BASIC Auth
3.6/5(7 reviews)
5
43%
4
29%
3
0%
2
0%
1
29%
Better Quick Login
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP BASIC Auth Reviews
by Rhand
Awesome Plugin
Great plugin. Instead of setting up ht authentication yourself you can use this plugin and it will allow you to use an existing user and password to authenticate instead of adding one on top or for cr
by Amber Hinds
Doesn't block access to uploads folder
All media files can still be accessed via direct paths.
by zangetsu1
Pefect
Does exactly what’s expected.
Better Quick Login Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP BASIC Auth or Better Quick Login more popular?
WP BASIC Auth has 4.0K+ active installations while Better Quick Login has 0. WP BASIC Auth is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP BASIC Auth or Better Quick Login?
WP BASIC Auth has a 3.6/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Better Quick Login has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP BASIC Auth and Better Quick Login free?
WP BASIC Auth is free and Better Quick Login is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP BASIC Auth or Better Quick Login?
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?
WP BASIC Auth was last updated 3 years ago and Better Quick Login was last updated 1 year ago.
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