miniOrange 2FA vs WP 2-step verification (September 2026)
Updated September 7, 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 WP 2-step verification at #6. miniOrange 2FA leads on 4 of the 5 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.
WP 2-step verification
Adds an extra layer of security to your Wordpress Account. Same as Google 2-step verification.
Who leads on what
miniOrange 2FA leads on 4 of the 5 measures we track.
miniOrange 2FA ranks higher on WordPress.org: #2 against #6 in Authentication Plugins.
miniOrange 2FA has more users: 10,000+ active installs against 1,000+.
Not enough reviews to compare ratings fairly: miniOrange 2FA has 384, WP 2-step verification has 27. We compare ratings only above 50 reviews each.
miniOrange 2FA has more reviews behind its score: 384 against 27.
miniOrange 2FA was updated more recently, on August 26, 2026; WP 2-step verification on October 10, 2025.
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 plugin more sites already run, you want the score backed by more reviews or you want the one shipping releases most recently.
WP 2-step verification
WP 2-step verification does not lead on any measure we track, so pick it only for something these numbers cannot show, such as a feature you need.
miniOrange 2FA vs WP 2-step verification side by side
| miniOrange 2FA | WP 2-step verification | |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication Plugins ranking | #2 | #6 |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 384 | 27 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ | 1,000+ |
| Total downloads | 2,494,548 | 83,058 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | – | – |
| Last updated | Aug 26, 2026 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| First published | Jul 9, 2015 | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 7.1 | 6.8.8 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3.0 | 5.6.0 |
| Pricing | Free on WordPress.org | Free on WordPress.org |
30-day download figures appear after both plugins have 30 days of tracking.
miniOrange 2FA ratings
WP 2-step verification 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 WP 2-step verification can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the Authentication Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
miniOrange 2FA vs WP 2-step verification: common questions
Is miniOrange 2FA better than WP 2-step verification?
miniOrange 2FA leads on 4 of the 5 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 #6 in Authentication Plugins.
Which has more users, miniOrange 2FA or WP 2-step verification?
miniOrange 2FA ranks higher on WordPress.org: #2 against #6 in Authentication Plugins.
Which is rated higher, miniOrange 2FA or WP 2-step verification?
miniOrange 2FA has more users: 10,000+ active installs against 1,000+.
Are miniOrange 2FA and WP 2-step verification free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. miniOrange 2FA may also sell a paid version or add-ons. WP 2-step verification may also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Alternatives to miniOrange 2FA and WP 2-step verification
Plugins that score close to both in the same WordPress.org rankings and tags.
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Two Factor
100,000+ installs · 4.8 from 208 reviews
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Two Factor Authentication via Email
9,000+ installs · 5.0 from 4 reviews
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Google Authenticator
20,000+ installs · 4.3 from 135 reviews
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Duo Universal
2,000+ installs · 4.0 from 1 reviews
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Duo Two-Factor Authentication
3,000+ installs · 3.7 from 39 reviews
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