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authLdap

By heiglandreas

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

authLdap Review - In-Depth Analysis

Authenticate WordPress users using existing LDAP backends. Flexible and independent configuration options.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.82/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 19+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Use your existing LDAP as an authentication backend for your WordPress site. This plugin offers flexibility in choosing which LDAP backend to use, allowing extensive configuration for user authentication.

Once a user logs in, their information is added or updated in the WordPress user database, ensuring that WordPress always has the correct data. This means you only need to manage your users in one place.

Additionally, the plugin is failsafe; users can still log in even if the LDAP backend is temporarily unavailable. It also supports role mapping, allowing you to assign WordPress roles based on existing LDAP attributes.

Comparing to Alternatives

authLdap stands out in the LDAP authentication plugin space with its ease of use and group mapping features. While there are several alternatives available, authLdap offers a unique combination of simplicity and functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Works out of the box with minimal configuration
Supports user group mapping
Lightweight and stable codebase
Clean and easy-to-use configuration interface
Compatible with recent WordPress versions

Weaknesses

Has a known medium severity CSRF vulnerability fixed only in version 2.5.9
No pro version with advanced premium features
Limited to LDAP authentication without broader integration options

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 19 reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's reliability and ease of use.

Positive highlights

"Working very well with Active directory" - tom8254
"Works perfectly and has group mapping!" - Karolina Vyskocilova
"Great, lightweight plugin with excellent documentation" - Christopher Sem
"Nice with group mapping, tested successfully on WordPress 6.0" - boutmos
"Simple but Powerful Enough" - rozmansi

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability fixed only in recent update
Lack of a paid version limits advanced feature availability

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users and organizations needing a straightforward, reliable LDAP authentication plugin with group mapping support, especially those using Active Directory or OpenLDAP.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced premium features or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities without timely updates should consider alternatives or ensure they use the latest plugin version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes full LDAP authentication functionality with user group mapping and compatibility with recent WordPress versions.

Final Verdict

authLdap is a highly rated, easy-to-use LDAP authentication plugin that excels in providing essential features like group mapping and seamless integration with Active Directory and OpenLDAP. Its perfect user ratings reflect its reliability and simplicity, making it a strong choice for many WordPress users.

However, users should be aware of a past medium severity security vulnerability that has been fixed in the latest version and the absence of a pro version offering advanced features. Overall, authLdap offers excellent value for those seeking straightforward LDAP authentication without additional costs.