miniOrange 2FA vs Two Factor (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: miniOrange 2FA at #2 and Two Factor at #1. Two Factor leads on 4 of the 6 measures we track. Every number below comes straight from WordPress.org and is refreshed every day.
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.
Two Factor
Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), email, and backup verification codes.
Who leads on what
Two Factor leads on 4 of the 6 measures we track.
Two Factor ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #2 in Authentication Plugins.
Two Factor has more users: 100,000+ active installs against 10,000+.
Two Factor is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 208 reviews, against 4.5 from 385 reviews.
miniOrange 2FA has more reviews behind its score: 385 against 208.
miniOrange 2FA was updated more recently, on October 21, 2026; Two Factor on September 28, 2026.
Two Factor was downloaded more in the last 30 days: 151,045 times against 26,238.
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 want the score backed by more reviews or you want the one shipping releases most recently.
Two Factor
Pick Two Factor if you go by where WordPress.org itself puts them, you want the plugin more sites already run, the review score matters most to you or you want the one being installed faster right now.
miniOrange 2FA vs Two Factor side by side
| miniOrange 2FA | Two Factor | |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication Plugins ranking | #2 | #1 |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 385 | 208 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ | 100,000+ |
| Total downloads | 2,533,948 | 1,941,495 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 26,238 | 151,045 |
| Last updated | Oct 21, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| First published | Jul 9, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 7.1.3 | 7.1.3 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3.0 | 7.4 |
| Pricing | Free on WordPress.org | Free |
Downloads per day, last 48 days
miniOrange 2FA ratings
Two Factor 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 miniOrange 2FA nor Two Factor can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the Authentication Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
miniOrange 2FA vs Two Factor: common questions
Is miniOrange 2FA better than Two Factor?
Two Factor leads on 4 of the 6 measures we track. Neither is better at everything, and the answer depends on which measure you weigh. Two Factor ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #2 in Authentication Plugins.
Which has more users, miniOrange 2FA or Two Factor?
Two Factor ranks higher on WordPress.org: #1 against #2 in Authentication Plugins.
Which is rated higher, miniOrange 2FA or Two Factor?
Two Factor has more users: 100,000+ active installs against 10,000+.
Are miniOrange 2FA and Two Factor free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. miniOrange 2FA may also sell a paid version or add-ons. Two Factor is a community plugin with no paid version.
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