WP 2FA — WordPress Authentication Plugin
WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress
by Melapress · WordPress.org page · Website
WP 2FA has 100,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 2,026,265 downloads all time. It was downloaded 165,011 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on October 14, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
WP 2FA at a glance
Is WP 2FA well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Passkeys support for passwordless logins
- Free two-factor authentication (2FA) for all users
- Multiple 2FA methods supported, including authenticator app (TOTP) and code over email
- Developer API to integrate any alternative 2FA method (WhatsApp, OTP Token, etc.)
- Universal 2FA app support – works with Google Authenticator, Authy, and any TOTP-compatible app
- Backup codes (16 digits) for recovery access
- Wizard-driven setup – no technical knowledge required
- 2FA policies to enforce setup with grace periods or instant activation
- REST API endpoints for custom integrations and headless WordPress setups
- Dashboard-free setup – users can configure 2FA without WP admin access
- Editable email templates for full customization
WP 2FA reviews and ratings
183 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Good app; great support
Had some issues after a migration - entirely self-inflicted, I might add. The help in sorting it was quick, friendly, helpful and limitless. A dozen+ interactions over a few days: always excellent. Highly recommended.
alanpaterson997 -
Great bug fix support, support several type of 2FA,Enforce 2FA to user
I recommend this WP 2FA plugin, my favorite point are support several type of 2FA method and PASSKEY, Enforce 2FA to user that cannot unlock by user. このWordPress用2FAプラグインをおすすめします。特に気に入っている点は、多様な2FA方式やパスキー（Passkey）に対応していること、そしてユーザー自身では無効化できない形で2FAを強制できることです。
genepine -
Nice and easy :-)
Nice and easy :-) no more to say, thanks
josegallo -
Very prompt and helpful support
The plugin has always worked for me, but when I had a slight issue I emailed support and they immediately got back to me and were able to identify what I'd done wrong.
J -
broke the backend. endless popups
broke the backend. had to remove it.
dnavdb -
Perfect
Great plugin and awesome and fast support! I really appreciate that.
Vanessa Roseline Siegl
Download and install history
183,257 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Where WP 2FA ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that WP 2FA appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Authentication Plugins | #1 in search, not tagged | #10 | ▲11 |
| Best SMS Plugins | #23 in search, not tagged | #46 | ▲30 |
| Best Password Protection Plugins | #33 in search, not tagged | #61 | – |
| Best Security Plugins | #57 in search, not tagged | #89 | – |
| Best Forum Plugins | #53 in search, not tagged | #94 | – |
WP 2FA alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with WP 2FA.
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Security and Firewall 1 million+ installs · 4.7 -
miniOrange 2FA 10,000+ installs · 4.5 -
Two Factor 100,000+ installs · 4.8 -
Wordfence Security 5 million+ installs · 4.7 -
Vigilant 3,000+ installs · 5.0
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WP 2FA Details
Get better WordPress login security; add two-factor authentication (2FA) for all your users with this easy-to-use plugin.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- 2-factor authentication
- 2FA
- google authenticator
- two factor authentication
- WordPress authentication
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- Version
- 4.2.1
- Last updated
- Oct 14, 2026
- First published
- Mar 20, 2020
- Requires WordPress
- 5.7
- Tested up to
- 7.1.3
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
WP 2FA FAQ
What does WP 2FA do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, WP 2FA offers Passkeys support for passwordless logins, Free two-factor authentication (2FA) for all users, Multiple 2FA methods supported, including authenticator app (TOTP) and code over email, Developer API to integrate any alternative 2FA method (WhatsApp, OTP Token, etc.) and Universal 2FA app support – works with Google Authenticator, Authy, and any TOTP-compatible app.
How many active installs does WP 2FA have?
WordPress.org reports 100,000+ active installs for WP 2FA as of October 22, 2026.
Is WP 2FA still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on October 14, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Does WP 2FA have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 9 of 13 recent support threads for WP 2FA are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is WP 2FA free?
WP 2FA is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does WP 2FA rank among Authentication Plugins?
WP 2FA is #10 in the WordPress.org "authentication" ranking as of today.