EMLG TFA
Two-factor authentication via out of band email
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EMLG TFA shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where EMLG TFA stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| 2-factor authentication | >100 |
| 2FA | >100 |
| email login | >100 |
| email two-factor authentication | >100 |
| login | >100 |
About EMLG TFA
From the official readme · v1.1Description
When logging in, users will be required to enter a verification code that is sent to the email address associated with their WordPress account.
The feature will not actually be active after the plugin installation, until one site administrator managed to successfully send a test email.
Login email template
You can edit the template used when sending the login email to match your site design. But the template must contain the %CODE% placeholder otherwise it will not be saved. This string will be replaced by the actual code when a user log into your site
Installation
Uploading in WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Upload’ area
- Select
emlg-tfa.zipfrom your computer - Click ‘Install Now’
- Activate EMLG TFA in the Plugin dashboard
Using FTP
- Download
emlg-tfa.zip - Extract the
emlg-tfadirectory to your computer - Upload the
emlg-tfadirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate EMLG TFA in the Plugin dashboard
Frequently asked questions
The WordPress email capability always fail
The ability of WordPress to send emails is independent of the plugin. Please check this with you web server admin/web hosting service provider.
What happens if WordPress doesn’t manage to send an email while I try to log in
You will be logged in without the need of entering the verification code. But the Two-Factor Authentication via Email will be disabled until you Re-checked successfully your WordPress email capability.
Changelog
1.1
Feature: add site url to the possible placeholders in email body
Updated .pot file
1.0.1
Fix: allow wp_mail to send formatted HTML
1.0
Initial release
Screenshots
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EMLG TFA: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is EMLG TFA free?
Yes. EMLG TFA is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is EMLG TFA safe to use in 2026?
EMLG TFA shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use EMLG TFA?
EMLG TFA is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,104 times since it launched in June 2022. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.
Does EMLG TFA work with WordPress 7.1?
EMLG TFA is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.14, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does EMLG TFA need?
EMLG TFA requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was EMLG TFA last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on February 24, 2023 (4 years ago).
Who makes EMLG TFA?
EMLG TFA is developed and maintained by wprj.
What are the best alternatives to EMLG TFA?
The most popular alternatives to EMLG TFA are WP 2FA (100K+ installs), SecSign (200+ installs) and Secured WP (<10 installs).
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