Best 2-factor authentication plugins for WordPress
The most popular 2-factor authentication plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. WP 2FA leads with 100K+ active installs, ahead of SecSign (200+) and EMLG TFA (fewer than 10). All 5 plugins tagged “2-factor authentication” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 5 2-factor authentication plugins
- 1.
WP 2FAThe most installed 2-factor authentication plugin, with 100K+ active installs. Rated 4.7 from 184 reviews, updated 4 days ago.
- 2.
SecSign200+ active installs. Rated 4.6 from 14 reviews, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.1.16.
- 3.EMLG TFA
Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 3 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.1.16.
- 4.
SI 2FA Login SecurityFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.
- 5.Secured WP
Fewer than 10 active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 1 month ago.
All 5 plugins tagged “2-factor authentication”

WP 2FA
Up in the last 7 days:4#347by Melapress4 days ago
Get better WordPress login security; add two-factor authentication (2FA) for all your users with this easy-to-use plugin.
- Installs
- 100K+
- Rating
- 4.7(184)
- Downloads
- 3.4K/day

SecSign
Down in the last 7 days:13#12,442by SecSign2 years ago
The SecSign ID two-factor authentication WordPress Plugin will be discontinued.
- Installs
- 200+
- Rating
- 4.6(14)
- Downloads
- 0/day
EMLG TFA
Up in the last 7 days:12,336#51,871by wprj3 years ago
Two-factor authentication via out of band email
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

SI 2FA Login Security
Down in the last 7 days:2,733#56,570by Stroke Infotech1 year ago
Secure WordPress login with SI 2FA Login Security - supports WP, Woo + other login forms, TOTP (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Secured WP
Down in the last 7 days:3,746#67,607by wpsecuredcom1 month ago
Add two-factor authentication (2FA) for all your users with this easy to use plugin. Harden your website login page. Add whole new layer of security.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 4/day