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WP 2-step verification

v2.6.4

by As247 · updated 1 year ago

Adds an extra layer of security to your Wordpress Account. Same as Google 2-step verification.

2FAauthenticationtwo factortwo factor authenticationtwo step verification
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Rank
#5,306
No change0 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,620
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
83.9K
83,940 all-time
Rating
4.2/5
27 reviews
Support resolved
0%
0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +88.9% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~8d

WP 2-step verification at a glance

WP 2-step verification is a WordPress plugin by As247 with 1K+ active installs, the #5,306 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times, 89% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 27 reviews. Version 2.6.4 came out on Oct 10, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “two step verification”. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

444 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP 2-step verification Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.102030Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateWP 2-step verification
Nov 2, 202625
Nov 1, 202628
Oct 31, 202621
Oct 30, 202617
Oct 29, 202610
Oct 28, 202617
Oct 27, 202619
Oct 26, 202626
Oct 25, 202615
Oct 24, 202611
Oct 23, 202617
Oct 22, 202631
Oct 21, 202622
Oct 20, 202617
Oct 19, 202629
Oct 18, 20267
Oct 17, 202614
Oct 16, 202614
Oct 15, 202623
Oct 14, 202621
Oct 13, 202618
Oct 12, 20265
Oct 11, 202612
Oct 10, 202611
Oct 9, 202614

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,620 · -9.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.7K1.8KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,620
Nov 7, 20261,621
Nov 5, 20261,622
Nov 4, 20261,624
Nov 3, 20261,622
Nov 2, 20261,620
Nov 1, 20261,619
Oct 31, 20261,622
Oct 30, 20261,623
Oct 29, 20261,623
Oct 28, 20261,626
Oct 27, 20261,794

Rank over time

#5,306 · down 13 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#5.3K#5.3K#5.3KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#5,306
Nov 7, 2026#5,306
Nov 6, 2026#5,300
Nov 5, 2026#5,305
Nov 4, 2026#5,305
Nov 3, 2026#5,307
Nov 2, 2026#5,303
Nov 1, 2026#5,302
Oct 31, 2026#5,292
Oct 30, 2026#5,293
Oct 29, 2026#5,304
Oct 28, 2026#5,296
Oct 27, 2026#5,293

Growth %

Average -0.85% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.06%
Nov 7, 2026-0.03%
Nov 5, 2026-0.12%
Nov 4, 2026+0.12%
Nov 3, 2026+0.12%
Nov 2, 2026+0.06%
Nov 1, 2026-0.18%
Oct 31, 2026-0.06%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026-0.18%
Oct 28, 2026-9.37%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #5296 → #5305
    • Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.689%
  • v2.56.9%
  • Other4.0%

Rating trend

4.2★★★★★27 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.6.4
Requires WordPress
4.5
Tested up to
6.8.12
Requires PHP
5.6.0
First released
Aug 10, 2012
Last updated
Oct 10, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP 2-step verification

How many websites use WP 2-step verification?

WP 2-step verification is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,306 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP 2-step verification been downloaded?

83,940 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times. See download stats

When was WP 2-step verification last updated?

Version 2.6.4 came out on Oct 10, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release

Is WP 2-step verification compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP 2-step verification’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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.

Does WP 2-step verification have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP 2-step verification. See its security record

Is WP 2-step verification still maintained?

Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP 2-step verification have?

4.2 out of 5 from 27 reviews on WordPress.org. 78% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to WP 2-step verification?

The plugins most like WP 2-step verification, by the tags they share, are Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email (9K+), SecSign (200+) and Really Simple Security (3M+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.2

★★★★★

27 reviews

  • 5 stars: 21 reviews, 78%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
  • 1 stars: 4 reviews, 15%
Positive
78%4–5★
Mixed
4%3★
Critical
19%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.

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WP 2-step verification
Estimated installs≈ 1,620
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.2
Reviews27
Total downloads83.9K
AuthorAs247
First releasedAug 10, 2012
Version2.6.4
Requires WP4.5
Requires PHP5.6.0
Last updatedOct 10, 2025

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