BaseCloud Shield — WordPress Authentication Plugin
by BaseCloud · WordPress.org page
BaseCloud Shield has 40+ active installs on WordPress.org and 2,348 downloads all time. It was downloaded 198 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on September 10, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.10.
BaseCloud Shield at a glance
Is BaseCloud Shield well maintained?
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.
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2FA for the win
Adds that extra level of security to your admin login.
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Download and install history
363 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
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 | #72 by tag, #71 in search | #16 | ▼3 |
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
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- Version
- 2.0.10
- Last updated
- Sep 10, 2026
- First published
- Jan 19, 2026
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.10
- 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 40+ active installs for BaseCloud Shield as of October 22, 2026.
Is BaseCloud Shield still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on September 10, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.10.
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 #16 in the WordPress.org Authentication Plugins ranking.