# Yubikey

> Yubikey has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 87 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 40/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Yubikey shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

**Enhanced login security for WordPress by requiring the presentation of a One Time Password (OTP) from a registered Yubikey**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 1,358
- **Downloads (30 days):** 87 (+50% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 40/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** May 9, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kieran O'Shea (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kieranoshea/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/yubikey/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login/) | >100 | 925 |
| [MFA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mfa/) | #5 | 12 |
| [otp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/otp/) | #17 | 79 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,663 |
| [yubikey](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/yubikey/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| login | >100 | 8,973 |
| MFA | #12 | 49 |
| otp | #99 | 407 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| yubikey | #2 | 17 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPS Hide Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-hide-login/) | 2M+ | 4.8/5 (2,111) | Aug 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-security/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (157) | Oct 14, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 4 | [Limit Login Attempts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (202) | Apr 4, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [LoginPress / wp-login Custom Login Page Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginpress/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (1,075) | Jul 10, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 6 | [WPS Limit Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-limit-login/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (83) | Sep 18, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Login Lockdown & Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-lockdown/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (61) | Oct 6, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 8 | [Hide My WP Ghost – Security & Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-my-wp/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (372) | Oct 14, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 9 | [Custom Login Page Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-customizer/) | 90K+ | 4.8/5 (410) | Jan 6, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 10 | [WP fail2ban – Advanced Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fail2ban/) | 60K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | Sep 30, 2026 | 76/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Yubikey safe to use in 2026?
Yubikey shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Yubikey?
Yubikey is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,358 times since it launched in May 2008. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Yubikey work with WordPress 7.1?
Yubikey is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Yubikey last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on May 9, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Yubikey?
Yubikey is developed and maintained by Kieran O'Shea.

### What are the best alternatives to Yubikey?
The most popular alternatives to Yubikey are WPS Hide Login (2M+ installs), Loginizer (1M+ installs) and Security Optimizer (1M+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yubikey/ · Generated 2026-10-14 13:09 UTC by PageForge