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HTTP Digest Authentication vs Swipe

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

HTTP Digest Authentication

4.0·5reviews·10+installs

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	HTTP Digest Authentication	Swipe
Tagline	—	—
Description	2439 / 5000 chars49% used	1346 / 5000 chars27% used
Screenshots	—	—
Languages
Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Jesin A	swipepro
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4 metrics · auto-computed

Feature comparison between HTTP Digest Authentication and Swipe
Metric	HTTP Digest Authentication	Swipe
Rating	4.0 ★	★ 4.1 ★
Total reviews	5	★ 9
Active installs	10+	10+
Free plan	—	—

3. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

HTTP Digest Authentication

This plugin adds an additional layer of protection for the wp-login.php page using HTTP Digest Authentication with the PHP header() function. So it doesn’t require configuring web server files like .htaccess or .htdigest and works on all web hosting environments. Important: If you already have a plugin which does HTTP Authentication please deactivate it before activating this plugin. Similarly if you have configured your web server to do HTTP authentication on the wp-login.php file please remove it before using this plugin. If you are using FastCGI PHP this plugin may keep prompting for the credentials even if you enter the right pair, in this case use the following in your .htaccess file SetEnvIfNoCase ^Authorization$ "(.+)" PHP_AUTH_DIGEST=$1 Advantages of HTTP Digest Authentication Digest Authentication is very much safer than HTTP Basic Authentication whose credentials can be easily decoded with a base64 decoder. From Wikipedia on HTTP Basic Authentication: The BA (Basic Authentication) mechanism provides no confidentiality protection for the transmitted credentials. They are merely encoded with BASE64 in transit, but not encrypted or hashed in any way. Digest Authentication on the other hand uses MD5 on the credentials making it “one way” Uses server and client nonces to prevent replay attacks Features of the HTTP Digest Auth plugin Works using PHP header() function and doesn’t require modification of service config files (like .htaccess, nginx.conf etc) Supports HTTP credentials for each WordPress user Clears the HTTP Digest credentials when the user logs out of WordPress (more on this in the FAQ) Verifies if both the HTTP and WordPress credentials are of the same user (this is the default behavior and can be changed) Works on all major Web Servers (Tested on Apache, Nginx and Lighttpd) Plugin Behavior When this plugin is activated for the first time all WordPress users will have the following Digest credentials Username: Password: password This can be changed from Users > Your Profile. After activating this plugin for the first time you’ll be prompted for HTTP credentials when you logout Similarly if you change your HTTP username or password you’ll be prompted for this when you logout Available languages English Serbo-Croatian by Borisa Djuraskovic The HTTP Digest Authentication Plugin official homepage.

Top keywords

http13×3.50%
authentication10×2.70%
credentials9×2.43%
digest9×2.43%
php6×1.62%
digest authentication5×1.35%
http digest5×1.35%
web4×1.08%
wordpress4×1.08%
basic3×0.81%
basic authentication3×0.81%
htaccess3×0.81%

Swipe

The Swipe plugin allows you too securely login into WordPress giving you 2-factor authentication without the hassle of one-time codes. It replaces passwords with enhanced RSA public-key cryptography, resulting in stronger security and a simpler user experience. You do not need to remember usernames, passwords, or one-time codes. Just install the plugin and app, and you are ready to go! Key Features of Swipe Secure Login: Sophisticated RSA encryption – your login key lives on your phone. There is no back-door access, even for us. Hide Login Form: You can hide the login form for your site and use Swipe to scan a code with your phone (or other device). No passwords to remember! No 3rd Party Integration: Your login credentials are never saved on our end. All communication during authentication is between your phone and website. Block Users: Administrators can quick and easily block unwanted users in just a few clicks. Download Android App Download Ios App Documentation Click Here. Support If you encounter any problems, please contact us at https://swipepro.io/support How to use First Activate Plugin. Then Click on “Swipe” menu. Then do with files what you want to do. Minimum requirements for Swipe WordPress 3.3+ PHP 5.x MySQL 5.x If you encounter any problems, please contact us at https://swipepro.io/support.

Top keywords

login6×2.73%
swipe5×2.27%
passwords3×1.36%
phone3×1.36%
support3×1.36%
authentication2×0.91%
block2×0.91%
click2×0.91%

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, HTTP Digest Authentication or Swipe?

HTTP Digest Authentication (4.0★, 5 reviews) and Swipe (4.1★, 9 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose HTTP Digest Authentication or Swipe?

Swipe holds the higher average rating (4.1★ vs 4.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, HTTP Digest Authentication or Swipe?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Swipe has the deeper published review base (9 vs 5), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

HTTP Digest Authentication typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (5 reviews). Swipe typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (9 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between HTTP Digest Authentication and Swipe?

Migration support varies by app and category. HTTP Digest Authentication and Swipe both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from HTTP Digest Authentication" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

HTTP Digest Authentication vs Swipe

HTTP Digest Authentication

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2. Categories & rankings

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Which has better reviews, HTTP Digest Authentication or Swipe?

Should I choose HTTP Digest Authentication or Swipe?

Which is faster to set up, HTTP Digest Authentication or Swipe?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between HTTP Digest Authentication and Swipe?

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