Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email
v1.9.12by Sully · updated 18 days ago
Enable one-click login with this WordPress Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) plugin, utilizing email for added security.
- Rank
- #2,174
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 9,630
- 9K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 93.8K
- 93,797 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email at a glance
Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email is a WordPress plugin by Sully with 9K+ active installs, the #2,174 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 76 times, 51% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.9.12 came out on Oct 21, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “2fa-authentication”. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats20.8K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 39 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 475 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 58 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 91 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 120 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 78 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 424 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 343 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6,683 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 191 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1,899 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 169 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 68 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 390 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6,895 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 90 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1,884 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 239 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 23 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 9,633 · -2.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 9,633 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 9,656 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 9,649 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9,659 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 9,666 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9,651 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9,653 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9,658 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9,656 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9,671 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9,695 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9,715 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9,833 |
Rank over time
#2,174 · up 24 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #2,174 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,175 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,178 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,178 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,177 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,173 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,173 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,175 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,174 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,177 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,179 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,178 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,184 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,184 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,198 |
Growth %
Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.20% |
Active installs band
9K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #2184 → #2177Downloads -67.8%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
- Rank #2198 → #2173Downloads -69.3%
- Released 1.9.12 (was 1.9.11)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.9100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.9.12
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Mar 15, 2023
- Last updated
- Oct 21, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email
How many websites use Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email?
Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email is active on 9K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,174 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email been downloaded?
93,797 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 76 times. See download stats
When was Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email last updated?
Version 1.9.12 came out on Oct 21, 2026 (2 weeks ago). See every release
Is Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email up to date. See its security record
Is Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 weeks ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email?
The plugins most like Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email, by the tags they share, are WP 2FA (100K+), Two Factor (100K+) and Two Factor Authentication (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 9,630 |
| Reported installs | 9K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 93.8K |
| Author | Sully |
| First released | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Version | 1.9.12 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
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