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WP Cron HTTP Auth vs Frontend HTTP Auth Protection (2026)

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

WP Cron HTTP Auth

WP Cron HTTP Auth

5(15)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Frontend HTTP Auth Protection

Frontend HTTP Auth Protection

5(1)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View Frontend HTTP Auth Protection

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Cron HTTP Auth has a higher user rating (5/5 from 15 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Cron HTTP Auth has accumulated 32K+ total downloads while Frontend HTTP Auth Protection has 2.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WP Cron HTTP Auth
Frontend HTTP Auth Protection5/5
Total Reviews
15WP Cron HTTP Auth
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Frontend HTTP Auth Protection1
Active Installs
1.0K+WP Cron HTTP Auth
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Frontend HTTP Auth Protection30
Total Downloads
32K+WP Cron HTTP Auth
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Frontend HTTP Auth Protection2.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Cron HTTP Auth
Frontend HTTP Auth ProtectionN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoWP Cron HTTP Auth
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Frontend HTTP Auth Protection10 years ago
First Released
2018WP Cron HTTP Auth
Frontend HTTP Auth Protection2016
Age
8 yearsWP Cron HTTP Auth
Frontend HTTP Auth Protection10 years
WP Requires
4.7+WP Cron HTTP Auth
Frontend HTTP Auth Protection3.3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+WP Cron HTTP Auth
Frontend HTTP Auth Protectionfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Cron HTTP Auth
Frontend HTTP Auth ProtectionFree
Latest Version
3.4WP Cron HTTP Auth
Frontend HTTP Auth Protection0.1

Rating Breakdown

WP Cron HTTP Auth

5/5(15 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Frontend HTTP Auth Protection

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

Recent Reviews

WP Cron HTTP Auth Reviews

by Jean Werk

I couldn’t live without this plugin

Simple and efficient. I’ve installed it on all my Dev sites.

by digitalgonzo

Does it work with NGINX?

Hi, Thanks a lot for the plugin!Does it also work with NGINX?For some reason it does not work on my server…Many thanks!

by Anonymous User 20791862

it works!

it works!

Frontend HTTP Auth Protection Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Cron HTTP Auth or Frontend HTTP Auth Protection more popular?
WP Cron HTTP Auth has 1.0K+ active installations while Frontend HTTP Auth Protection has 30. WP Cron HTTP Auth is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Cron HTTP Auth or Frontend HTTP Auth Protection?
WP Cron HTTP Auth has a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Frontend HTTP Auth Protection has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP Cron HTTP Auth and Frontend HTTP Auth Protection free?
WP Cron HTTP Auth is free and Frontend HTTP Auth Protection is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Cron HTTP Auth or Frontend HTTP Auth Protection?
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 Cron HTTP Auth was last updated 1 week ago and Frontend HTTP Auth Protection was last updated 10 years ago.

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