WordPress plugin comparison
Brain 2FA vs Google Authenticator
At a glance
- Google Authenticator has more active installs: 20K+, against fewer than 10 for Brain 2FA.
- On a typical day, Google Authenticator is downloaded about 336 times, Brain 2FA about 15.
- Brain 2FA has no reviews yet.
- Brain 2FA was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Aug 23, 2026 for Google Authenticator.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Google Authenticator has been around longer: since 2011, against 2026 for Brain 2FA.
Line by line
Google Authenticator leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Brain 2FA |  Google Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #62,814 | #1,151 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 281 | 10K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.3(135) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.88 |
| Last release | 10 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | – |
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