Email TFA
Add an extra layer of security via two-factor authentication with email for WordPress logins.
Use with caution
Email TFA works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Email TFA stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| >100 | |
| login | >100 |
| security | >100 |
| two factor authentication | >100 |
About Email TFA
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
The Email Two-Factor Authentication Plugin enhances the security of your WordPress site by adding an extra level of protection. In addition to your standard username and password, this plugin generates a unique, time-sensitive code delivered via email to give you two-factor authentication.
Usage
Upon enabling the plugin, when users attempt to sign in to your WordPress site, they will be prompted to enter a verification code that gets send to their associated email inbox.
Support
For more information and support with your WordPress installation then please visit my website.
Full documentation is also available that explains in detail the various configuration option available in Email TFA.
License
This file is part of Email Two-Factor Authentication.
Email Two-Factor Authentication is licensed under GPL v3.0 or later.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/email-two-factor-authenticationdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugin screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
Changelog
1.0.4
- Fix intermittent “Invalid request. Nonce verification failed.” error when logging in (e.g. from a login page left open, restored by the browser, or served from a cache); the standard login form is now authenticated by credentials, matching WordPress core.
- Fix redirect after a successful login not returning the user to the requested page.
1.0.3
- Adding additional shortcodes for user first name and last.
- Provide fallback attribute for user shortcodes.
- Fix formatting of email body.
1.0.2
- Bumping to new tag.
1.0.1
- Minor updates to UX and backend improvements.
1.0.0
- First release of the plugin.
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FAQ
Email TFA: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Is Email TFA free?
Yes. Email TFA is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Email TFA safe to use in 2026?
Email TFA works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Email TFA?
Email TFA is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 795 times since it launched in May 2025. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.
Does Email TFA work with WordPress 7.1?
Email TFA is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Email TFA last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on June 22, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Email TFA?
Email TFA is developed and maintained by Justin Norton.
What are the best alternatives to Email TFA?
The most popular alternatives to Email TFA are WP Mail SMTP by WPForms (4M+ installs), MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPr… (1M+ installs) and Easy WP SMTP (500K+ installs).
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