WordPress plugin comparison
Secure XML-RPC vs Two Factor
At a glance
- Two Factor has more active installs: 100K+, against 40+ for Secure XML-RPC.
- On a typical day, Two Factor is downloaded about 4,432 times, Secure XML-RPC about 3.
- Two Factor is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 210 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- Two Factor was updated more recently: Sep 28, 2026, against Aug 30, 2014 for Secure XML-RPC.
- Two Factor is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.0.38 for Secure XML-RPC.
- Secure XML-RPC has been around longer: since 2014, against 2015 for Two Factor.
Line by line
Two Factor leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Secure XML-RPC |  Two Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #21,501 | #308 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 67 | 118.8K |
| Rating | 3.7(3) | 4.7(210) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 4.0.38 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.77 |
| Last release | 12 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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