External Database Authentication Reloaded for WordPress Plugin Directory
External Database Authentication Reloaded is the #270 ranked login app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 2 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
External Database Authentication Reloaded is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Joshua Parker. With a rating of 5.0★ from 2 reviews, it currently ranks #270 in the Login category.
AppRanks data: External Database Authentication Reloaded ranks #270 in Login on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 45% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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External Database Authentication Reloaded is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Login category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 2 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Joshua Parker — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (2) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How External Database Authentication Reloaded works
Please Note: When you update to version 1.2.1, you will need to re-enter the details on the settings page.
This External DB Authentication plugin allows the use of an external MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Sybase, Oracle, or SQLite database for authentication into WordPress. It is required that you know the encryption method for the passwords stored in the external database. Password encryption methods include MD5, SHA1, plaintext, PHPass, or enter a custom hash/salt method. It disables password reset/retrieval and account creation within the WordPress system on the user-end, and it doesn’t allow updating from the WordPress end back into the external authentication source.
In addition to authentication, the plugin allows you to:
Choose additional fields, such as first name/last name and website, to be imported into WordPress.
Enter a custom message for users concerning logins.
Do user role checks from the external database: you can set the plugin to check from a specific role field and compare to a value to allow login to WordPress.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Login#270of 607Top 45%
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External Database Authentication Reloaded ranks #270 of 607 apps in the Login category, placing it in the top 45% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is External Database Authentication Reloaded?
External Database Authentication Reloaded is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 2 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Login category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Joshua Parker.
Who uses External Database Authentication Reloaded?
Currently around 30 active stores have installed External Database Authentication Reloaded. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Login category on WordPress.
Where does External Database Authentication Reloaded rank on WordPress?
External Database Authentication Reloaded currently sits at position #270 in the Login category on WordPress. That places it in the top 44% of 607 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.