WP BASIC Auth vs WP Cassify (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 Cassify has a higher user rating (5/5 from 16 reviews) while WP BASIC Auth leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP BASIC Auth has accumulated 123K+ total downloads while WP Cassify has 34K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP BASIC Auth | WP Cassify | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ► | 16 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 900 |
| Total Downloads | 123K+ | ◄ | 34K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Age | 13 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.4 | 2.3.9 |
Rating
3.6/5WP BASIC Auth
►WP Cassify5/5
Total Reviews
7WP BASIC Auth
►WP Cassify16
Active Installs
4.0K+WP BASIC Auth
◄WP Cassify900
Total Downloads
123K+WP BASIC Auth
◄WP Cassify34K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP BASIC Auth
WP CassifyN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoWP BASIC Auth
►WP Cassify6 months ago
First Released
2013WP BASIC Auth
WP Cassify2016
Age
13 yearsWP BASIC Auth
WP Cassify10 years
WP Requires
3.0+WP BASIC Auth
WP Cassify4.4+
PHP Requires
false+WP BASIC Auth
WP Cassify7.0+
Business Model
FreeWP BASIC Auth
WP CassifyFree
Latest Version
1.1.4WP BASIC Auth
WP Cassify2.3.9
Rating Breakdown
WP BASIC Auth
3.6/5(7 reviews)
5
43%
4
29%
3
0%
2
0%
1
29%
WP Cassify
5/5(16 reviews)
5
100%
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.
WP Cassify Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP BASIC Auth or WP Cassify more popular?
WP BASIC Auth has 4.0K+ active installations while WP Cassify has 900. WP BASIC Auth is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP BASIC Auth or WP Cassify?
WP BASIC Auth has a 3.6/5 rating from 7 reviews, while WP Cassify has a 5/5 rating from 16 reviews.
Are WP BASIC Auth and WP Cassify free?
WP BASIC Auth is free and WP Cassify is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP BASIC Auth or WP Cassify?
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 WP Cassify was last updated 6 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.