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BaseCloud Shield — WordPress Authentication Plugin

by BaseCloud · WordPress.org page

v2.0.9 Tested up to WP 6.9.7 PHP 7.4+

BaseCloud Shield has 50+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,996 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on June 30, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.

BaseCloud Shield at a glance

Active installs
50+
Total downloads
1,996
Downloads, last 30 days
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available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

Is BaseCloud Shield well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 6.9.7, not yet with the current 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Plug & Play: Works immediately using standard WordPress email delivery
  • Multi-Recipient System: Send OTPs to the logging-in user, a manager email, or selected users
  • Multi-Channel Delivery: Choose multiple delivery methods simultaneously (Email, SendGrid, WhatsApp, SMS, Webhook)
  • WhatsApp Integration: Send OTPs directly via WhatsApp using Twilio API
  • SMS Integration: Deliver OTPs via SMS using Twilio API
  • SendGrid API V3: Native integration for high-deliverability emails
  • Webhook Support: Connect to custom webhooks for advanced automation flows
  • Secure OTPs: 6-digit one-time passwords that expire automatically
  • Browser Trust: “Remember this device” functionality to reduce friction for authorized users
  • Advanced Attack Protection (v1.4.2): Credential stuffing detection, progressive delays, username enumeration protection

BaseCloud Shield reviews and ratings

1 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
5.0 out of 5

1 reviews

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  • 2FA for the win

    Adds that extra level of security to your admin login.

    iceshade

Where BaseCloud Shield ranks on WordPress.org

The rankings we track that BaseCloud Shield appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.

Ranking WordPress.org placement Position 30 days
Best Authentication Plugins #64 by tag, #64 in search #12 –

Details

Enterprise-grade Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with support for Email, SendGrid API, Webhooks, WhatsApp, and SMS delivery.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Rankings BaseCloud Shield competes in

Tags

  • 2FA
  • authentication
  • otp
  • security
  • two factor

More from BaseCloud

Version
2.0.9
Last updated
Jun 30, 2026
First published
Jan 19, 2026
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
6.9.7
Requires PHP
7.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

BaseCloud Shield FAQ

What does BaseCloud Shield do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, BaseCloud Shield offers Plug & Play: Works immediately using standard WordPress email delivery, Multi-Recipient System: Send OTPs to the logging-in user, a manager email, or selected users, Multi-Channel Delivery: Choose multiple delivery methods simultaneously (Email, SendGrid, WhatsApp, SMS, Webhook), WhatsApp Integration: Send OTPs directly via WhatsApp using Twilio API and SMS Integration: Deliver OTPs via SMS using Twilio API.

How many active installs does BaseCloud Shield have?

WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs for BaseCloud Shield as of September 7, 2026.

Is BaseCloud Shield still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on June 30, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.

Is BaseCloud Shield free?

BaseCloud Shield is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.

Where does BaseCloud Shield rank among Authentication Plugins?

BaseCloud Shield is #12 in the WordPress.org Authentication Plugins ranking.