WordPress plugin comparison
Google Authenticator vs WP fail2ban
At a glance
- WP fail2ban has more active installs: 60K+, against 20K+ for Google Authenticator.
- On a typical day, WP fail2ban is downloaded about 776 times, Google Authenticator about 336.
- Google Authenticator is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 135 reviews, against 4.2 from 71 reviews.
- WP fail2ban was updated more recently: Oct 20, 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 2012 for WP fail2ban.
Line by line
WP fail2ban leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Google Authenticator |  WP fail2ban |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,151 | #636 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 10K | 48.5K |
| Rating | 4.3(135) | 4.2(71) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.88 | ×0.99 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 19 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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