WordPress plugin comparison
Google Authenticator vs Keyring
At a glance
- Google Authenticator has more active installs: 20K+, against 1K+ for Keyring.
- On a typical day, Google Authenticator is downloaded about 336 times, Keyring about 13.
- Both are rated 4.3 out of 5.
- Google Authenticator was updated more recently: Aug 23, 2026, against Apr 25, 2023 for Keyring.
- Google Authenticator is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.2.15 for Keyring.
- Google Authenticator has been around longer: since 2011, against 2012 for Keyring.
Line by line
Google Authenticator leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Google Authenticator |  Keyring |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,151 | #5,711 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 10K | 300 |
| Rating | 4.3(135) | 4.3(6) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.2.15 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.88 | ×0.02 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 3 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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