miniOrange 2FA vs Wordfence Security (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 Wordfence Security at #14. Wordfence Security 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.
Wordfence Security
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.
Who leads on what
Wordfence Security leads on 4 of the 6 measures we track.
miniOrange 2FA ranks higher on WordPress.org: #2 against #14 in Authentication Plugins.
Wordfence Security has more users: 5 million+ active installs against 10,000+.
Wordfence Security is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 5,030 reviews, against 4.5 from 385 reviews.
Wordfence Security has more reviews behind its score: 5,030 against 385.
miniOrange 2FA was updated more recently, on October 21, 2026; Wordfence Security on September 30, 2026.
Wordfence Security was downloaded more in the last 30 days: 4,349,413 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 go by where WordPress.org itself puts them or you want the one shipping releases most recently.
Wordfence Security
Pick Wordfence Security if you want the plugin more sites already run, the review score matters most to you, you want the score backed by more reviews or you want the one being installed faster right now.
miniOrange 2FA vs Wordfence Security side by side
| miniOrange 2FA | Wordfence Security | |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication Plugins ranking | #2 | #14 |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 385 | 5,030 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ | 5 million+ |
| Total downloads | 2,533,948 | 431,627,309 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 26,238 | 4,349,413 |
| Last updated | Oct 21, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| First published | Jul 9, 2015 | Apr 21, 2012 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 7.1.3 | 7.1.3 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3.0 | 7.0 |
| Pricing | Free on WordPress.org | Free + paid version |
Downloads per day, last 48 days
miniOrange 2FA ratings
Wordfence Security 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 Wordfence Security can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the Authentication Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
miniOrange 2FA vs Wordfence Security: common questions
Is miniOrange 2FA better than Wordfence Security?
Wordfence Security 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 #14 in Authentication Plugins.
Which has more users, miniOrange 2FA or Wordfence Security?
miniOrange 2FA ranks higher on WordPress.org: #2 against #14 in Authentication Plugins.
Which is rated higher, miniOrange 2FA or Wordfence Security?
Wordfence Security has more users: 5 million+ active installs against 10,000+.
Are miniOrange 2FA and Wordfence Security free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. miniOrange 2FA may also sell a paid version or add-ons. Wordfence Security is listed as commercial, so a paid version or add-ons exist.
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