# Two Factor

> Two Factor has 100K+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 208 reviews and 47.3K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Two Factor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), email, and backup verification codes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #348 of 69,506 plugins
- **Active installs:** 100K+
- **Total downloads:** 1,799,944
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47,259 (+28.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 208 reviews
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 0.16.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.8+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 2 of 4 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WordPress.org (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wordpressdotorg/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/two-factor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [2FA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/2fa/) | #4 | 106 |
| [authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authentication/) | #3 | 263 |
| [MFA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mfa/) | #1 | 12 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | #24 | 1,571 |
| [totp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/totp/) | #1 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2FA | #23 | 408 |
| authentication | #28 | 4,250 |
| MFA | #3 | 46 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| totp | #4 | 142 |

## Version adoption

- 0.16: 70.6%
- 0.8: 12.6%
- 0.14: 6%
- Other: 10.7%

## 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 (5,009) | 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 |
| 5 | [WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-2fa/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (177) | 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 14, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 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 |
| 11 | [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) | Sep 21, 2026 | 88/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Two Factor safe to use in 2026?
Two Factor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Two Factor?
Two Factor is active on 100K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,799,944 times since it launched in August 2015. It was downloaded 47,259 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Two Factor work with WordPress 7.1?
Two Factor is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Two Factor last updated?
The latest version, 0.16.0, was released on March 27, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes Two Factor?
Two Factor is developed and maintained by WordPress.org.

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


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