miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress (OTP, SMS, Email, Google Authenticator)
by miniOrange · Security
Also makes 43 other plugins · 77.9K+ installs across the portfolio →
Free 2FA plugin for unlimited users with Passkey, Google Authenticator, Email/SMS OTP, Push Notification & passwordless login.
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Health
A 87/100
no flags
Active installs
10K+
≈15K estimated
Momentum
-21%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “security”, “2fa” and “authentication” for “sms otp”, “otp” and “webauthn”. “security” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “sms otp” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “2fa” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “otp” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “authentication” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #11. “webauthn” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
87 health vs 66 average across 1,776 Security plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →0.4%
of downloads still active
At least 10K of 2.5M lifetime downloads are still running, below its category: the median Security plugin keeps 1.4%, across 1,061 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Security plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 15 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 11 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.5★ over 385 reviews, smoothed to 4.45★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
38
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
18%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.2
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| google authenticator | #3 | #3 | down 1 |
| sms otp authenticator | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| mfa your tag | #4 | #4 | 0 |
| sms otp | #4 | #3 | up 1 |
| authenticator | #6 | #5 | down 1 |
| otp | #6 | #3 | down 2 |
| push authentication | #3 | #2 | — |
| otp by email | #3 | #2 | 0 |
| email otp | #3 | #2 | up 1 |
| sms otp authentication | #3 | #2 | 0 |
| two factor authentication your tag | #10 | #8 | up 1 |
| passkey | #9 | #7 | 0 |
| authentication your tag | #11 | #7 | up 1 |
| two factor | #11 | #8 | 0 |
| 2 factor | #4 | #4 | 0 |
| sms authentication | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| 2 factor authentication | #4 | #4 | down 1 |
| multi factor authentication | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| passkeys | #7 | #6 | 0 |
| webauthn | #6 | #3 | 0 |
| security your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
146 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 100 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “security”, “2fa” and “authentication” for “sms otp”, “otp” and “webauthn”. “security” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “sms otp” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “2fa” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “otp” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “authentication” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #11. “webauthn” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “2fa”. #12 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “authentication”. #11 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 59.3K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
15
releases in the last 12 months
11d ago
latest release · v6.5.0 · 21 Oct 2026
204
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “10K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 17 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 2 Sep 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ abgallery5mo ago
Abhiraj Pratap Singh was very helpful and very patient. We appreciate the time that was spent with us to solve the 2FA issue.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ victornunez6mo ago
It works exactly as described; the free version is brilliant, but if you need to be able to control more aspects—as is the case for me—the paid version is well worth it. What’s more, their customer support is fantastic; they respond very quickly to any queries or issues you might have. Highly recommended—for me, it’s now an absolute must-have. Well done to the developers.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ qlemar068mo ago
Anuradha has been great at assisting us with the plugin setup and answering our questions promptly. Everything is working as expected and the customer service is top notch. Thank you again!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dreizinreport12mo ago
My paywalled weblog was hacked and nearly wrecked. At which point, I realized that I needed to trim down on the paths in (too many different intermediary login options), as well as to prevent “brute force” and to ward off anonymous scumbags and their throwaway/fake email addresses, by way of 2FA. The guys at miniOrange patiently worked with me to integrate 2FA while overcoming the longtime technical debt inherited from my paywall’s creation by a committed but totally non-professional (and long gone) webmaster. At my request, they created a module (which, somehow, they did not offer previously) to allow for subscriber-initiated changes to an already-selected 2FA OTP delivery method; hopefully this will be of use to many more of their own customers, going forward. They are clearly eager to work with their customers for a bespoke solution, as needed, at a VERY reasonable rate—which is fortunate, as my guess is that most solutions will require some custom integration over the base service fee. Also, despite the time zone difference, for a U.S. customer they are quite easy to work with, very flexible and accommodating, in the (U.S. ET) morning or late evening or both. I am SO GLAD that I found miniOrange, and I wish them continued growth and all possible success!!!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ awfominaya12mo ago
I discussed with the team that there is a hack allowing tokens to be sent without going through the login screen. As long as the user does not accept the login tokens, the overall security has held, but this is a vulnerability. Today Vikas and I hopped on a call to review this activity and he agreed the attackers are bypassing the login process somehow. He confirmed that his team will begin working on this immediately. I feel their response was slower than necessary but am now convinced they are addressing the right concerns. This topic was modified 8 months, 2 weeks ago by awfominaya. Reason: I'm updating my response to indicate a more accurate status
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sainiinder081.4y ago
I had purchased premium plugin however for some features I need a support. The support was exceptional.Sandesh , the support guy is a legend. He helped me in all the issues I’ve faced and update the plugin accordingly. This topic was modified 1 year, 1 month ago by sainiinder08.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kmacnvbt871.5y ago
I’ve been using this plugin for 2FA for several years. After a recent update, I encountered an issue where I could no longer access my site. Sandesh and team were immediately responsive and available to help resolve the matter quickly.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ isobudgets1.5y ago
I have been using this app for 5 years and have been super happy with it. It is super easy to use with Google Authenticator and works like a champ. Recently, an update locked me out of my website. I submitted a support ticket and Sandesh actually scheduled a meeting with me to fix the issue. I was super impressed! In 15 years, I have only had one other company reach out to me directly, schedule a team’s meeting, and fix the issue. That’s amazing, and I really have to give a big shout out to Sandesh. Thank you so much!!!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 6.2.7 Added rate limiting other bug fixes 6.2.7
- — Version 6.2.6 Readme changes. Security fixes. 6.2.6
- — Version 6.2.5 Increased the free 2FA setup limit so up to 5 users can complete two-factor authentication configuration. Updated account recovery email behavior so the recovery link can be sent without checking remaining email transact 6.2.5
- — Version 6.2.4 Bug fixes in WP 2FA plugin Readme updates in 2FA plugin 6.2.4
- — Version 6.2.3 Readme updates in 2FA plugin 6.2.3
- — Version 6.2.2 Readme updates in 2FA plugin 6.2.2
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 17 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (6.5.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched High · 7.3 miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress 5.3.24 - 6.3.0 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Option Deletion ↗2026-09-08 CVE-2026-77770 Missing Authentication for Critical Functionality Affects 18.0 - 19.2 Patched in 19.3
- 2026-07-30 CVE-2026-16619 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts Affects <= 6.2.7 Patched in 6.2.8
- Patched High · 7.5 miniOrange's Google Authenticator <= 5.6.1 - Sensitive Data Exposure of Multifactor Backup Codes ↗2022-11-23 CVE-2022-44589 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 5.6.1 Patched in 5.6.2
- Patched High · 8.8 miniOrange's Google Authenticator <= 5.6.1 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Malware Scan Termination ↗2022-11-01 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 5.6.1 Patched in 5.6.2
- 2022-09-16 Missing Authorization Affects <= 5.5.82 Patched in 5.6.0
- 2022-06-27 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 5.5.7 Patched in 5.5.75
- Patched Medium · 5.5 miniOrange's Google Authenticator <= 5.5.5 - Authenticated (Admin+) Cross-Site Scripting ↗2022-06-06 CVE-2022-1321 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 5.5.5 Patched in 5.5.6
- 2021-08-10 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 5.4.39 Patched in 5.4.40
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 5 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 30 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 20 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 20 of 20 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("for teams"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, BuddyPress, Jetpack and 3 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 16 headings and 8 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 7,809 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "two factor authentication" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-06-21 20K+ → 10K+ down after 41 days in tier
- 2025-05-11 10K+ → 20K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2025-05-09 20K+ → 10K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2025-05-08 10K+ → 20K+ up after 3 days in tier
- 2025-05-05 20K+ → 10K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2025-05-04 10K+ → 20K+ up after 6 days in tier
- 2025-04-28 20K+ → 10K+ down after 46 days in tier
- 2025-03-13 10K+ → 20K+ up after 1 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention 1M+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall 1M+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A
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