Best 2 step plugins for WordPress
The most popular 2 step plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. WP Secure Login leads with 20+ active installs, ahead of Secure Login (10+) and Real Protection & Safegaurd OTP (fewer than 10). All 3 plugins tagged “2 step” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 2 step plugins
- 1.
WP Secure LoginThe most installed 2 step plugin, with 20+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 12 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.0.38.
- 2.
Secure Login10+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 11 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.1.42.
- 3.
Real Protection & Safegaurd OTPFewer than 10 active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 6 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.4.25.
All 3 plugins tagged “2 step”
WP Secure Login
Down in the last 7 days:244#25,807by brijeshk8912 years ago
WP Secure Login adds a security layer and 2 step authentication to your WordPress site by asking a One Time Password in addition to the username and p …
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day
Secure Login
Down in the last 7 days:3,550#43,624by David Leonard12 years ago
Secure, 2 step Verification for WordPress login, via One Time Pin (OTP).
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 0/day
Real Protection & Safegaurd OTP
Down in the last 7 days:2,345#65,071by Prabal Mallick6 years ago
Safeguard is an SMS & Email based OTP service provider plugin. Also available woocommerce transactional alert.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day