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HTTP Auth

wordpress.orgWebsite firewall, bot & spam protection

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and WordPress.org and has been in the index since 27 Jun 2026. How this is checked

HTTP Auth is a WordPress plugin that enables HTTP authentication for websites, providing an extra layer of security for admin pages and site access. It helps prevent brute-force attacks and restricts unwanted crawling, making it ideal for site owners and developers.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeGPL-3.0Web
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7stars
2forks
5features
2017since

Overview

5 features

Purpose: Protecting WordPress sites and admin pages from unauthorized access and brute-force attacks.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site owners and developers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: GPL-3.0 · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: wordpress.org · github.com · wordpress.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Website firewall, bot & spam protection space, HTTP Auth takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on protecting WordPress sites and admin pages from unauthorized access and brute-force attacks. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a B2B product for wordPress site owners and developers. Basis unknown · not verified: HTTP Auth is free to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web.

Behind HTTP Auth is Sami Ahmed Siddiqui, and it first shipped in 2017. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include HTTP authentication, admin security, and access control.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • HTTP authentication
  • Admin security
  • Access control
  • Crawling restriction
  • Easy activation

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
http-authenticationadmin-protectionaccess-control

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
Browser

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-3.0
Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyFree tierGitHub · ★ 7
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Privacy Policy

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Frequently asked questions about HTTP Auth

What is HTTP Auth?
Inferred · not functionally tested: HTTP Auth focuses on protecting WordPress sites and admin pages from unauthorized access and brute-force attacks. It is catalogued under Website firewall, bot & spam protection on PulseGate.
Who is HTTP Auth for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: HTTP Auth is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and developers.
Is HTTP Auth free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — HTTP Auth is free to use.
What platforms does HTTP Auth run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: HTTP Auth runs on the web.
Is HTTP Auth still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026.
What projects are similar to HTTP Auth?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include HTTP Basic Auth, HTTP Authentication, and WP Cron HTTP Auth.HTTP Basic AuthHTTP AuthenticationWP Cron HTTP Auth
Who makes HTTP Auth?
HTTP Auth is developed by Sami Ahmed Siddiqui.
When did HTTP Auth launch?
HTTP Auth first shipped in 2017.

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