WP BASIC Auth vs GETitOUT Media Exporter (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP BASIC Auth has accumulated 123K+ total downloads while GETitOUT Media Exporter has 1.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP BASIC Auth | GETitOUT Media Exporter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 123K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2021 | |
| Age | 13 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.4 | 1.0 |
Rating
3.6/5WP BASIC Auth
◄GETitOUT Media ExporterN/A
Total Reviews
7WP BASIC Auth
◄GETitOUT Media Exporter0
Active Installs
4.0K+WP BASIC Auth
◄GETitOUT Media Exporter10
Total Downloads
123K+WP BASIC Auth
◄GETitOUT Media Exporter1.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP BASIC Auth
GETitOUT Media ExporterN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoWP BASIC Auth
◄GETitOUT Media Exporter4 years ago
First Released
2013WP BASIC Auth
GETitOUT Media Exporter2021
Age
13 yearsWP BASIC Auth
GETitOUT Media Exporter5 years
WP Requires
3.0+WP BASIC Auth
GETitOUT Media Exporterfalse+
PHP Requires
false+WP BASIC Auth
GETitOUT Media Exporterfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP BASIC Auth
GETitOUT Media ExporterFree
Latest Version
1.1.4WP BASIC Auth
GETitOUT Media Exporter1.0
Rating Breakdown
WP BASIC Auth
3.6/5(7 reviews)
5
43%
4
29%
3
0%
2
0%
1
29%
GETitOUT Media Exporter
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.
GETitOUT Media Exporter Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP BASIC Auth or GETitOUT Media Exporter more popular?
WP BASIC Auth has 4.0K+ active installations while GETitOUT Media Exporter has 10. WP BASIC Auth is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP BASIC Auth or GETitOUT Media Exporter?
WP BASIC Auth has a 3.6/5 rating from 7 reviews, while GETitOUT Media Exporter has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP BASIC Auth and GETitOUT Media Exporter free?
WP BASIC Auth is free and GETitOUT Media Exporter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP BASIC Auth or GETitOUT Media Exporter?
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 GETitOUT Media Exporter was last updated 4 years ago.
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