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Google Authenticator vs HeadlessKey
At a glance
- Google Authenticator has more active installs: 20K+, against fewer than 10 for HeadlessKey.
- On a typical day, Google Authenticator is downloaded about 336 times, HeadlessKey about 3.
- HeadlessKey has no reviews yet.
- Google Authenticator was updated more recently: Aug 23, 2026, against Feb 8, 2026 for HeadlessKey.
- Google Authenticator is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for HeadlessKey.
- Google Authenticator has been around longer: since 2011, against 2026 for HeadlessKey.
Line by line
Google Authenticator leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Google Authenticator |  HeadlessKey |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,151 | #65,342 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 10K | 66 |
| Rating | 4.3(135) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.88 | ×0.04 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.0 |
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