Duo Two-Factor Authentication
v2.5.7by Duo Security · updated 1 year ago
Easily add Duo Security two-factor authentication to your WordPress website. Enable two-factor authentication for your admins and/or users.
- Rank
- #4,013
- Up8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,310
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 195.3K
- 195,294 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 39 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Duo Two-Factor Authentication at a glance
Duo Two-Factor Authentication is a WordPress plugin by Duo Security with 3K+ active installs, the #4,013 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 48 times, 12% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 39 reviews. Version 2.5.7 came out on Jun 6, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. It leads the 9 plugins tagged “Authenticator”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.2K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Duo Two-Factor Authentication |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 80 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 48 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 53 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,306 · -0.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,306 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,300 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,300 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,298 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,298 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,297 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,302 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,306 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,315 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,314 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,310 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,318 |
Rank over time
#4,013 · down 32 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,013 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,021 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,015 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,015 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,019 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,015 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,012 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,011 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,013 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,003 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,010 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,016 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,014 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,981 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.24% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4016 → #4015
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.5100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★39 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.5.7
- Requires WordPress
- 4.1
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 15, 2011
- Last updated
- Jun 6, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Duo Two-Factor Authentication
How many websites use Duo Two-Factor Authentication?
Duo Two-Factor Authentication is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,013 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Duo Two-Factor Authentication been downloaded?
195,294 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 48 times. See download stats
When was Duo Two-Factor Authentication last updated?
Version 2.5.7 came out on Jun 6, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release
Is Duo Two-Factor Authentication compatible with the latest WordPress?
Duo Two-Factor Authentication’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Duo Two-Factor Authentication have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Duo Two-Factor Authentication. See its security record
Is Duo Two-Factor Authentication still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Duo Two-Factor Authentication have?
3.7 out of 5 from 39 reviews on WordPress.org. 62% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Duo Two-Factor Authentication?
The plugins most like Duo Two-Factor Authentication, by the tags they share, are Google Authenticator (20K+), Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email (9K+) and Two Factor (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
39 reviews
- 5 stars: 24 reviews, 62%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 5%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 1 stars: 11 reviews, 28%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 3%3★
- Critical
- 31%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,310 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 39 |
| Total downloads | 195.3K |
| Author | Duo Security |
| First released | May 15, 2011 |
| Version | 2.5.7 |
| Requires WP | 4.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 6, 2025 |
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