# Firebase Authentication

> Firebase Authentication has 400+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 20 reviews and 426 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 78/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Firebase Authentication is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows login into WordPress using Firebase user credentials and maps Firebase user data to WordPress user profile.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 29,199
- **Downloads (30 days):** 426 (-45.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 20 reviews
- **Health score:** 78/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.7.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** miniOrange (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cyberlord92/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/firebase-authentication/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authentication/) | #37 | 264 |
| [firebase](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/firebase/) | #3 | 16 |
| [jwt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jwt/) | #4 | 27 |
| [login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login/) | >100 | 911 |
| [WooCommerce Integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce-integration/) | #2 | 12 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| authentication | #15 | 4,351 |
| firebase | #1 | 129 |
| jwt | #11 | 284 |
| login | >100 | 8,693 |
| WooCommerce Integration | >100 | 7,830 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 51.6%
- 1.6: 48.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Limit Login Attempts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (202) | Apr 4, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 2 | [WPS Limit Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-limit-login/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (83) | Sep 18, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [Two Factor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/two-factor/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (208) | Sep 28, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [WP-Members Membership Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-members/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (273) | Sep 8, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 5 | [Google Authenticator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-authenticator/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (135) | Aug 23, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress (OTP, SMS, Email, Google Authenticator)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/miniorange-2-factor-authentication/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (385) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [WP Limit Login Attempts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-limit-login-attempts/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (300) | Sep 15, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 8 | [Login for Google Apps by WPAuth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-apps-login/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (64) | Sep 29, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 9 | [Login by Auth0](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auth0/) | 10K+ | 3.1/5 (18) | Jul 12, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/two-factor-2fa-via-email/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 11, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firebase Authentication free?
Yes. Firebase Authentication is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Firebase Authentication safe to use in 2026?
Firebase Authentication is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Firebase Authentication?
Firebase Authentication is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 29,199 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 426 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Firebase Authentication work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Firebase Authentication up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does Firebase Authentication need?
Firebase Authentication requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Firebase Authentication last updated?
The latest version, 1.7.2, was released on August 25, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Firebase Authentication?
Firebase Authentication is developed and maintained by miniOrange.

### What are the best alternatives to Firebase Authentication?
The most popular alternatives to Firebase Authentication are Limit Login Attempts (300K+ installs), WPS Limit Login (100K+ installs) and Two Factor (100K+ installs).


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