# Email OTP Authenticator – Login, Register & 2FA

> Email OTP Authenticator has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews and 619 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 84/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Email OTP Authenticator is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 84/100 on our health check.

**A Lightweight OTP-based Plugin for Login, Registration, 2FA with Email & Session Verification. It is FAST, FRIENDLY, SMART, SMOOTH & SECURE.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 11,266
- **Downloads (30 days):** 619 (+160.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 12 reviews
- **Health score:** 84/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 6.5.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 12, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** PHP 7.3+
- **Support resolved:** 2 of 2 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Chandan Shrivastava (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ilvchandan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/email-otp-authenticator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Email OTP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-otp/) | #1 | 14 |
| [otp login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/otp-login/) | #5 | 12 |
| [passwordless login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/passwordless-login/) | #7 | 29 |
| [Session security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/session-security/) | #1 | 3 |
| [WordPress 2FA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-2fa/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Email OTP | #1 | 292 |
| otp login | #7 | 242 |
| passwordless login | #27 | 213 |
| Session security | #52 | 2,349 |
| WordPress 2FA | #17 | 405 |

## Version adoption

- 6.5: 45%
- 6.4: 28.8%
- 6.3: 19.9%
- 2.8: 6.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Social Login, Passkeys, Magic Link & Email OTP – Passwordless Login by VentraConnect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ventraconnect-social-login/) | 90+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 5, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 3 | [Wonyx Form Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wonyx-form-builder/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 24, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 4 | [Happy Coders OTP Login for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/happy-coders-otp-login/) | 20+ | 5/5 (7) | Jun 24, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 5 | [LoginArmor – Email 2FA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginarmor-email-2fa/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 7, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [One Time Email Access Guard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-time-email-access-guard/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 23, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 7 | [Authyo OTP for Forminator Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authyo-otp-for-forminator-form/) | 10+ | — | Sep 2, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Authyo OTP for WPForms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authyo-otp-for-wpforms/) | 10+ | — | Aug 11, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 9 | [MojoAuth Passwordless Authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mojoauth/) | 10+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Dec 13, 2022 | 26/100 |
| 10 | [Authyo OTP for Ninja Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authyo-otp-for-ninja-forms/) | <10 | — | Aug 7, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 11 | [Authyo OTP for Everest Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authyo-otp-for-everest-forms/) | <10 | — | Aug 7, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Email OTP Authenticator free?
Yes. Email OTP Authenticator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Email OTP Authenticator safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Email OTP Authenticator is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 84/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Email OTP Authenticator?
Email OTP Authenticator is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,266 times since it launched in June 2023. It was downloaded 619 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Email OTP Authenticator work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Email OTP Authenticator up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress a recent version or newer.

### What PHP version does Email OTP Authenticator need?
Email OTP Authenticator requires PHP 7.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Email OTP Authenticator last updated?
The latest version, 6.5.0, was released on September 12, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Email OTP Authenticator?
Email OTP Authenticator is developed and maintained by Chandan Shrivastava.

### What are the best alternatives to Email OTP Authenticator?
The most popular alternatives to Email OTP Authenticator are Social Login, Passkeys, Mag… (90+ installs), Wonyx Form Builder (30+ installs) and Happy Coders OTP Login for… (20+ installs).


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