WP Admin Basic Auth
Enabling this plugin allows you to set up Basic authentication on your admin page using your WordPress user name and password.
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·2.0K+ active installs·Updated 12 years agoAs of April 2026, WP Admin Basic Auth is a WordPress security plugin with 2.0K+ active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 5.5K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 12 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Downloads are up 32% this week. Top alternative: Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware….
0/5Rating
2.0K+active installs
5.5K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013
Overview
Enabling this plugin allows you to set up Basic authentication on your admin page using your WordPress user name and password.
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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.0+ requiredTested up to 3.5.2 |
| PHP | false+ required |
Version Adoption
v1.0
100.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.0
- First release edition
Contributors
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