Yubikey
v1.0.1by Kieran O'Shea · updated 1 year ago
Enhanced login security for WordPress by requiring the presentation of a One Time Password (OTP) from a registered Yubikey
- Rank
- #22,711
- Up4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 42
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.5K
- 1,457 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Yubikey at a glance
Yubikey is a WordPress plugin by Kieran O'Shea with 40+ active installs, the #22,711 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.1 came out on May 9, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 2 plugins tagged “yubikey”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats72 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Yubikey |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 42 · +2.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 41 |
Rank over time
#22,711 · up 245 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,711 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,715 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,968 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,944 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,878 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,718 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,892 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,758 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,656 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,763 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,596 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,666 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,813 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,956 |
Growth %
Average +0.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.19% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -2.38% |
| 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% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +2.44% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #22813 → #22878
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 22, 2008
- Last updated
- May 9, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Yubikey
How many websites use Yubikey?
Yubikey is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,711 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Yubikey been downloaded?
1,457 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Yubikey last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on May 9, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Yubikey compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yubikey’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.
Is Yubikey still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Yubikey have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Yubikey?
The plugins most like Yubikey, by the tags they share, are Security Optimizer (1M+), Limit Login Attempts (200K+) and Hide My WP Ghost (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 42 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 1.5K |
| Author | Kieran O'Shea |
| First released | May 22, 2008 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 9, 2025 |
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