WP-Sentinel vs IPS Authentication Bridge (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, IPS Authentication Bridge has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while WP-Sentinel leads in active installations (60 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-Sentinel has accumulated 23K+ total downloads while IPS Authentication Bridge has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-Sentinel | IPS Authentication Bridge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 60 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 23K+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 14 years ago | ► | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2018 | |
| Age | 16 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.3 | 0.9.0 |
Rating
2.6/5WP-Sentinel
►IPS Authentication Bridge5/5
Total Reviews
5WP-Sentinel
◄IPS Authentication Bridge1
Active Installs
60WP-Sentinel
◄IPS Authentication Bridge0
Total Downloads
23K+WP-Sentinel
◄IPS Authentication Bridge1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP-Sentinel
IPS Authentication BridgeN/A
Last Updated
14 years agoWP-Sentinel
►IPS Authentication Bridge7 years ago
First Released
2010WP-Sentinel
IPS Authentication Bridge2018
Age
16 yearsWP-Sentinel
IPS Authentication Bridge8 years
WP Requires
2.8+WP-Sentinel
IPS Authentication Bridge4.9+
PHP Requires
false+WP-Sentinel
IPS Authentication Bridge7.0+
Business Model
FreeWP-Sentinel
IPS Authentication BridgeFree
Latest Version
2.0.3WP-Sentinel
IPS Authentication Bridge0.9.0
Rating Breakdown
WP-Sentinel
2.6/5(5 reviews)
5
40%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
60%
IPS Authentication Bridge
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP-Sentinel or IPS Authentication Bridge more popular?
WP-Sentinel has 60 active installations while IPS Authentication Bridge has 0. WP-Sentinel is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-Sentinel or IPS Authentication Bridge?
WP-Sentinel has a 2.6/5 rating from 5 reviews, while IPS Authentication Bridge has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP-Sentinel and IPS Authentication Bridge free?
WP-Sentinel is free and IPS Authentication Bridge is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-Sentinel or IPS Authentication Bridge?
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-Sentinel was last updated 14 years ago and IPS Authentication Bridge was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.