Two Factor Auth
v4.4by oskarhane · updated 12 years ago
Secure WordPress login with Two Factor Auth. Users will have to enter an One Time Password when they log in.
- Rank
- #30,288
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14.8K
- 14,757 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 22 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Two Factor Auth at a glance
Two Factor Auth is a WordPress plugin by oskarhane with 10+ active installs, the #30,288 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 22 reviews. Version 4.4 came out on Jul 29, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 8 plugins tagged “authenticate”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats61 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Two Factor Auth |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#30,288 · up 218 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #30,288 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #30,787 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #30,286 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #30,493 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #30,647 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #30,423 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #30,506 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v4.4100%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★22 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1.0
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 20, 2013
- Last updated
- Jul 29, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Two Factor Auth
How many websites use Two Factor Auth?
Two Factor Auth is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #30,288 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Two Factor Auth been downloaded?
14,757 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Two Factor Auth last updated?
Version 4.4 came out on Jul 29, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Two Factor Auth compatible with the latest WordPress?
Two Factor Auth’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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.
Is Two Factor Auth still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Two Factor Auth have?
4.6 out of 5 from 22 reviews on WordPress.org. 91% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Two Factor Auth?
The plugins most like Two Factor Auth, by the tags they share, are Limit Login Attempts (300K+), WPS Limit Login (100K+) and Login Security Captcha (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
22 reviews
- 5 stars: 20 reviews, 91%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 9%
- Positive
- 91%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 9%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 10 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 22 |
| Total downloads | 14.8K |
| Author | oskarhane |
| First released | Apr 20, 2013 |
| Version | 4.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.1.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 29, 2014 |
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