WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress
by Melapress · Uncategorized
Also makes 5 other plugins · 418.1K+ installs across the portfolio →
Get better WordPress login security; add two-factor authentication (2FA) for all your users with this easy-to-use plugin.
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Health
A 89/100
no flags
Active installs
100K+
≈170K estimated
Momentum
+153%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Support resolution scores 69/100. Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
89 health vs 58 average across 25,735 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →4.8%
of downloads still active
At least 100K of 2.1M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,764 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized 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 9 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
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 17 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.7★ over 184 reviews, smoothed to 4.57★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
11 of 16 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →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.
60
Momentum
Gaining ground
+2.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
61%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| authentication | #1 | #1 | up 3 |
| wordpress authentication your tag | #1 | #1 | up 2 |
| two factor authentication your tag | #1 | #1 | up 7 |
| 2 factor authentication your tag | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| 2 step authentication | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| 2fa your tag | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| google authenticator your tag | #2 | #2 | up 5 |
| two step authentication | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| two factor authentication or 2fa | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| 2fa authentication | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| wordpress 2fa | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| 2 factor | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| two factor | #3 | #4 | up 6 |
| headless wordpress | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| passwordless | #2 | #1 | up 3 |
| administration | #2 | #2 | up 5 |
| edition | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| develop | #3 | #2 | up 4 |
| activation | #3 | #2 | up 13 |
| email two factor authentication | #2 | #2 | 0 |
413 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 325 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Your five tags are all earning their place. Each gets you onto page 1 of its own search, so none is worth giving up. “navigate”, “upgrade” and “enterprise” (#5, #5 and #6 untagged) would be the next worth testing if a slot frees up.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 189.8K · 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.
9
releases in the last 12 months
17d ago
latest release · v4.2.1 · 14 Oct 2026
43
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 “100K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 8 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 67% of the way through.
Install history since 13 Dec 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ jero55664mo ago
”Highly recommended! The support team is incredibly professional, warm, and patient. They took the time to guide me step-by-step to resolve my issues. I strongly recommend everyone to upgrade to the Premium version—the paid features are extremely convenient, powerful, and easy to use. It is absolutely worth every penny!”
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ alan4mo ago
The plugin is very easy to use but the best thing about it is that they are very responsive and helpful on the support forum which cannot be taken for granted with WordPress plugins.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ logandev4mo ago
Super helpful and gives you an extra layer of security!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sd3604mo ago
support helped us pinpoint the issue with had – there was a conflict with our customised code, we will use this plugin again once we sort out our own code. Thanks for your speedy response!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ maximecassebras4mo ago
Perfect, great support
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ artkarr6mo ago
Great plugin that does what it says! We use it for multiple sites and never had issues. I recommend this for any WP site.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ wpusr16mo ago
I had a great experience installing and using this plugin. Didn’t have any issues. Had few doubts at the beginning which were promptly cleared by them although I was using the free version. Thanks guys..
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sanjkaushal077mo ago
I was facing an issue of multiple codes being sent at the time of login. I was surprised for the standard of the plugin but luckily I reached their support and they guided that this is because I have had brute force setting active and disabling it is not recommended but by disabling we can get rid of that multiple codes being sent. The reply was prompt and helped me quickly on the day of deadline of the project delivery.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- 2027-07-07 Version 4.0 New User Interface (UI) A completely redesigned plugin interface, offering improved navigation, a more streamlined setup experience, better organization of settings, and a modern design. Important: Switching to the new i 4.0
- 2026-10-14 Version 4.2.1 Functionality & plugin improvements * Updated the Freemius SDK to version 2.13.5. Added a link to the Wordfence Login Security migration guide in the wizard and migrator page. Improved the Wordfence migration completion 4.2.1
- 2026-10-05 Version 4.2.0 New features & functionality Added automatic migration of users’ 2FA configurations from Wordfence Login Security. Users are migrated when they log in, while administrators can track migration progress and see when all u 4.2.0
- 2026-07-21 Version 4.1.0 New functionality Added an option to customize the OTP code validity period for zero-setup 2FA. Security fix Fixed the Customize email templates heading on the white labeling page. Functionality & plugin improvements Imp 4.1.0
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 14 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (4.2.1). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Low · 2.7 WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress < 4.2.0 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Insecure Direct Object Reference ↗2026-10-14 CVE-2026-108066 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects < 4.2.0 Patched in 4.2.0
- 2024-06-20 CVE-2022-44587 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File Affects <= 2.6.3 Patched in 2.6.4
- Patched Medium · 6.1 WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress <= 2.6.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-04-16 CVE-2024-32568 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.6.2 Patched in 2.6.3
- Patched Medium · 4.3 WP 2FA <= 2.5.0 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Arbitrary Email Sending ↗2024-01-02 CVE-2023-6506 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 2.5.0 Patched in 2.6.0
- Patched Medium · 4.3 WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress <= 2.2.0 - Missing Authorization ↗
- Patched Medium · 6.1 WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress <= 2.2.0 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗2022-05-06 CVE-2022-1527 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.2.0 Patched in 2.2.1
- Patched Medium · 5.4 WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress <= 2.1.0 - Insecure Direct Object Reference ↗2022-04-13 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 2.1.0 Patched in 2.2.0
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.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 23 languages, 4 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 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Get better WordPress login security; add two-factor authentication (2FA) for all your users with this easy-..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 10 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 10 of 10 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, REST API.
- ✓ Headings and lists 10 headings and 5 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 3,997 characters of description.
- ! Tags match the text Only 2 of 5 tags appear in the text ("2-factor authentication", "two factor authentication", "WordPress authentication" missing).
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-02-28 90K+ → 100K+ up after 92 days in tier
- 2025-11-28 80K+ → 90K+ up after 113 days in tier
- 2025-08-07 70K+ → 80K+ up after 170 days in tier
- 2025-02-18 60K+ → 70K+ up after 80 days in tier
- 2024-11-30 70K+ → 60K+ down after 16 days in tier
- 2024-11-14 60K+ → 70K+ up after 211 days in tier
- 2024-04-17 50K+ → 60K+ up after 185 days in tier
- 2023-10-15 40K+ → 50K+ up after 235 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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SI 2FA Login Security — installs · 3.6★ · 4 shared tags -
OTP Verification for WooCommerce 10+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags B -
Cloudusk 2FA – Two Factor Authentication — installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags -
Two Factor Authentication 20K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A -
miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress (OTP, SMS, Email, Google Authenticator) 10K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A -
Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email 9K+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags A
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