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TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy vs HTTP Digest Authentication

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TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy

5.0·4.6kreviews·600,000+installs

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	HTTP Digest Authentication	TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy
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Description	2439 / 5000 chars49% used	3302 / 5000 chars66% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Jesin A	Tobias Bäthge
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Feature comparison between HTTP Digest Authentication and TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy
Metric	HTTP Digest Authentication	TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy
Rating	4.0 ★	★ 5.0 ★
Total reviews	5	★ 4.6k
Active installs	10+	600,000+
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Keyword	HTTP Digest Authentication	TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy
faq	Not ranked	#28
live support	Not ranked	#62

5. App details

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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.

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http13×3.50%
authentication10×2.70%
credentials9×2.43%
digest9×2.43%
php6×1.62%
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http digest5×1.35%
web4×1.08%
wordpress4×1.08%
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htaccess3×0.81%

TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy

Boost your website with feature-rich tables that your visitors will love! TablePress is the most popular and highest-rated WordPress table plugin. Easily create, edit, and manage beautiful and modern data tables, from simple price lists to searchable directories, product and model tables, inventories, schedules, and research datasets. Add live sorting, pagination, searching, and other interactive features that help visitors find what they’re looking for on any device. Use any type of data and enrich your tables with images, links, and even math formulas. Import and export tables from/to Excel, CSV, HTML, and JSON files or URLs, including spreadsheet data from Google Sheets, Excel Online, and files stored on Dropbox or OneDrive. Embed tables into posts, pages, or other site areas using the block editor, an Elementor widget, or Shortcodes. All with no coding knowledge needed! Even more great features for you and your site’s visitors and priority email support are available with a Premium license plan of TablePress. Go check them out! Common use cases TablePress will handle a wide range of tables, from simple price lists to searchable directories and large datasets. Popular examples include: Product and model tables Service and price lists Directories and listings Schedules and timetables Participant and member lists Inventories and collections Comparison tables Research and statistical data Accessible and SEO-friendly tables TablePress creates accessible HTML tables whose content can be searched by visitors, WordPress search, and search engines alike. Interactive features like sorting, filtering, and pagination include accessibility enhancements for screen readers and other assistive technologies. This makes it easy for visitors to find relevant information, whether they are browsing a large directory, searching a product table, or using your site’s search function. More information Visit tablepress.org for more information, take a look at example tables, or try TablePress on a free test site. For latest news, follow @TablePress on Twitter/X or subscribe to the TablePress Newsletter. How to use TablePress After installing the plugin, you can create and manage tables on the “TablePress” screen in the WordPress Dashboard. To insert a table into a post or page, add a “TablePress table” block in the block editor or a widget in the Elementor page builder and select the desired table or use Shortcodes with other page builders. Beginner-friendly step-by-step tutorials, guides, and how-tos show how to achieve common and popular tasks with TablePress. You can find examples for common styling changes via “Custom CSS” code on the TablePress FAQ page. You may also add features like sorting, pagination, searching, filtering, alternating row colors, row highlighting, and more by enabling the corresponding options on a table’s “Edit” screen. Premium features Need additional functionality for larger tables or advanced use cases? Premium license plans for TablePress add features such as: Options for responsive tables Advanced filtering and search Fixed table headers and columns Automatic periodic imports Custom styling options And much more Priority email support is also included. Check out the details on the TablePress website.

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Which has better reviews, HTTP Digest Authentication or TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy?

TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 4,625 reviews) compared to HTTP Digest Authentication (4.0★ from 5 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose HTTP Digest Authentication or TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy?

TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy holds the higher average rating (5.0★ 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 TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy has the deeper published review base (4,625 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). TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (4,625 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 TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy?

Migration support varies by app and category. HTTP Digest Authentication and TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy 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.

TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy vs HTTP Digest Authentication

TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy

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Should I choose HTTP Digest Authentication or TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy?

Which is faster to set up, HTTP Digest Authentication or TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy?

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

Can I migrate data between HTTP Digest Authentication and TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy?

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