WPAuth vs miniOrange 2FA (October 2026)
Updated October 22, 2026 · Data from WordPress.org, refreshed daily · How this works
Both rank in the WordPress.org Authentication Plugins top 10: WPAuth at #5 and miniOrange 2FA at #2. miniOrange 2FA leads on 4 of the 6 measures we track. Every number below comes straight from WordPress.org and is refreshed every day.
WPAuth
Login for Google Apps by WPAuth
Simple secure login and user management through your Google Workspace for WordPress (using oAuth2 and MFA if enabled).
miniOrange 2FA
miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress (OTP, SMS, Email, Google Authenticator)
Free 2FA plugin for unlimited users with Passkey, Google Authenticator, Email/SMS OTP, Push Notification & passwordless login.
Who leads on what
miniOrange 2FA leads on 4 of the 6 measures we track.
miniOrange 2FA ranks higher on WordPress.org: #2 against #5 in Authentication Plugins.
Both report 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org.
WPAuth is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 64 reviews, against 4.5 from 385 reviews.
miniOrange 2FA has more reviews behind its score: 385 against 64.
miniOrange 2FA was updated more recently, on October 21, 2026; WPAuth on September 29, 2026.
miniOrange 2FA was downloaded more in the last 30 days: 26,238 times against 3,856.
Which one to pick
Each plugin is the better answer for the measure it actually leads on. Nothing here is a recommendation we invented.
miniOrange 2FA
Pick miniOrange 2FA if you go by where WordPress.org itself puts them, you want the score backed by more reviews, you want the one shipping releases most recently or you want the one being installed faster right now.
WPAuth vs miniOrange 2FA side by side
| WPAuth | miniOrange 2FA | |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication Plugins ranking | #5 | #2 |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 64 | 385 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
| Total downloads | 683,380 | 2,533,948 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3,856 | 26,238 |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| First published | Nov 26, 2013 | Jul 9, 2015 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 7.1.3 | 7.1.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 5.3.0 |
| Pricing | Free on WordPress.org | Free on WordPress.org |
Downloads per day, last 48 days
WPAuth ratings
miniOrange 2FA ratings
How we compare these two
Every figure here is pulled from the WordPress.org plugin API every day at 03:00 UTC, for both plugins in the same run, so the two are always read on the same day. We compare only what the directory reports: active installs, the rating and how many reviews stand behind it, the last release date and, once we have a month of history, downloads over the last 30 days. Ratings are only called a win above 50 reviews each, because a handful of five-star reviews is not evidence. Nothing is weighted into an overall score, no measure is worth more than another, and neither WPAuth nor miniOrange 2FA can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the Authentication Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
WPAuth vs miniOrange 2FA: common questions
Is WPAuth better than miniOrange 2FA?
miniOrange 2FA leads on 4 of the 6 measures we track. Neither is better at everything, and the answer depends on which measure you weigh. miniOrange 2FA ranks higher on WordPress.org: #2 against #5 in Authentication Plugins.
Which has more users, WPAuth or miniOrange 2FA?
miniOrange 2FA ranks higher on WordPress.org: #2 against #5 in Authentication Plugins.
Which is rated higher, WPAuth or miniOrange 2FA?
Both report 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org.
Are WPAuth and miniOrange 2FA free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. WPAuth may also sell a paid version or add-ons. miniOrange 2FA may also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Alternatives to WPAuth and miniOrange 2FA
Plugins that score close to both in the same WordPress.org rankings and tags.
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Two Factor
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Duo Two-Factor Authentication
3,000+ installs · 3.7 from 39 reviews
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9,000+ installs · 5.0 from 4 reviews
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