# SecondGate

> SecondGate has <10 active installs and 116 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** SecondGate is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Passkeys, 2FA, brute-force protection, and country blocking, with real crawlers auto-verified and exempted. No account required, ever.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 187
- **Downloads (30 days):** 116 (-34.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.8.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 3, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** SecondGateWP (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/secondgatewp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/secondgate/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [2FA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/2fa/) | #95 | 107 |
| [geo block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geo-block/) | #7 | 8 |
| [passkeys](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/passkeys/) | #10 | 13 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,587 |
| [two factor authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/two-factor-authentication/) | #64 | 69 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2FA | >100 | 408 |
| geo block | >100 | 572 |
| passkeys | #33 | 103 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| two factor authentication | >100 | 423 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordfence/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (5,010) | Sep 8, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 2 | [Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-ssl/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (8,865) | Sep 15, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 3 | [Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts-reloaded/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,483) | Sep 23, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Two Factor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/two-factor/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (208) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 5 | [WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-2fa/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (179) | Aug 11, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 6 | [WP Hide & Security Enhancer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hide-security-enhancer/) | 50K+ | 4.3/5 (275) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 7 | [Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/security-malware-firewall/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (391) | Sep 29, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 8 | [Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking, Brute-Force Login Protection & File Scanning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-simple-firewall/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (1,038) | Sep 21, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [Two Factor Authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/two-factor-authentication/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (77) | Aug 13, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Login With Ajax – Fast Logins, 2FA, Redirects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-with-ajax/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (166) | May 24, 2026 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SecondGate safe to use in 2026?
SecondGate is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SecondGate?
SecondGate is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 187 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 116 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SecondGate work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested SecondGate up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does SecondGate need?
SecondGate requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SecondGate last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.8.1, was released on September 3, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes SecondGate?
SecondGate is developed and maintained by SecondGateWP.

### What are the best alternatives to SecondGate?
The most popular alternatives to SecondGate are Wordfence Security (5M+ installs), Really Simple Security (3M+ installs) and Limit Login Attempts Securi… (1M+ installs).


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