WordPress plugin comparison
Google Authenticator vs Two Factor
At a glance
- Two Factor has more active installs: 100K+, against 20K+ for Google Authenticator.
- On a typical day, Two Factor is downloaded about 4,432 times, Google Authenticator about 336.
- Two Factor is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 210 reviews, against 4.3 from 135 reviews.
- Two Factor was updated more recently: Sep 28, 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 2015 for Two Factor.
Line by line
Two Factor leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Google Authenticator |  Two Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,151 | #308 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 10K | 118.8K |
| Rating | 4.3(135) | 4.7(210) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.88 | ×1.77 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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