Best 2 factor plugins for WordPress
The most popular 2 factor plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. LoginShield for WordPress leads with 10+ active installs, ahead of Authentiq (10+) and CryptoPhoto (10+). All 5 plugins tagged “2 Factor” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 2 factor plugins
- 1.
LoginShield for WordPressThe most installed 2 factor plugin, with 10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 4 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.9.20.
- 2.
Authentiq10+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 7 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.2.30.
- 3.
CryptoPhoto10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 8 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.9.35.
All 5 plugins tagged “2 Factor”
LoginShield for WordPress
#31,278by Cryptium4 years ago
LoginShield for WordPress is the secure and convenient way to login to your WordPress site. It's easy to use and protects users against password …
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 11/day
Authentiq
Up in the last 7 days:1,556#43,760by authentiq7 years ago
Sign in (and sign up) to WordPress sites using the Authentiq ID app. Strong authentication, without the passwords.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 2/day
CryptoPhoto
Down in the last 7 days:11,377#47,294by 2fa8 years ago
This plugin activates easy self-service two-factor (or multi-factor) authentication logins for you and all your users.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day