Two Factor Authentication for WordPress Plugin Directory
Two Factor Authentication is a WordPress app, with a 4.4 average rating from 77 reviews, as of July 8, 2026.
Two Factor Authentication is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by David Anderson / Team Updraft. With a rating of 4.4★ from 77 reviews.
AppRanks data: Two Factor Authentication ranks #0 in 2FA on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Two Factor Authentication is a well-rated WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the 2FA category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 77 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by David Anderson / Team Updraft — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (77) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Two Factor Authentication works
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Secure WordPress login with this two factor authentication (TFA / 2FA) plugin. Users for whom it is enabled will require a one-time code in order to log in. From the authors of UpdraftPlus – WP’s #1 backup/restore plugin, with over two million active installs.
Are you completely new to TFA? If so, please see our FAQ.
Features (please see the “Screenshots” for more information):
Supports standard TOTP + HOTP protocols (and so supports Google Authenticator, Authy, and many others).
Displays graphical QR codes for easy scanning into apps on your phone/tablet
TFA can be made available on a per-role basis (e.g. available for admins, but not for subscribers)
TFA can be turned on or off by each user
TFA can be required for specified user levels, after a defined time period (e.g. require all admins to have TFA, once their accounts are a week old) (Premium version), including forcing them to immediately set up (by redirecting them to the page to do so)
Supports front-end editing of settings, via [twofactor_user_settings] shortcode (i.e. users don’t need access to the WP dashboard). (The Premium version allows custom designing of any layout you wish).
Site owners can allow “trusted devices” on which TFA codes are only asked for a chosen number of days (instead of every login); e.g. 30 days (Premium version)
Encrypt the TFA-generating secret keys using an on-disk encryption key, so that an attacker would need to break into both your WordPress database and your files in order to break TFA codes (as well as breaking a user’s password in order to use them)
Works together with “Theme My Login” (both forms and widgets)
Includes support for the WooCommerce and Affiliates-WP login forms
Includes support for Ultimate Membership Pro
Includes support for CozmosLabs Profile Builder
Includes support for Ultimate Member login forms (Premium version)
Includes support for Elementor Pro login forms (Premium version)
Includes support for bbPress login forms (Premium version)
Includes support for Easy Digital Downloads login forms (Premium version)
Includes support for RegistrationMagic login forms (Premium version)
Includes support for login forms from the Gravity Forms User Registration add-on (Premium version)
Includes support for login forms (shortcode forms only) from Paid Memberships Pro (Premium version)
Includes support for any and every third-party login form (Premium version) without any further coding needed via appending your TFA code to the end of your password
Does not mention or request second factor until the user has been identified as one with TFA enabled (i.e. nothing is shown to users who do not have it enabled)
WP Multisite compatible (plugin should be network activated)
Simplified user interface and code base for ease of use and performance
Added a number of extra security checks to the original forked code
Alert users if someone appears to have found out their password, as indicated by successfully entering a password but repeatedly entering an incorrect TFA code.
Emergency codes for when you lose your phone/tablet (Premium version)
When using the front-end shortcode (Premium version), require the user to enter the current TFA code correctly to be able to activate TFA
Works together with “WP Members” (shortcode form)
Administrators can access other users’ codes, and turn them on/off when needed (Premium version)
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How Does TFA / 2FA Work? This plugin uses the industry standard TFA / 2FA algorithm TOTP or HOTP for creating One Time Passwords. These are used by Google Authenticator, Authy, and many other OTP applications that you can deploy on your phone etc.
A TOTP code is valid for a certain time. Whatever program you use (i.e. Google Authenticator, etc.) will show a different code every so often.
Plugin Notes This plugin began life in early 2015 as a friendly fork and enhancement of Oscar Hane’s “two factor auth” plugin.
Category rankings
As of Jul 8, 2026- 2FA#0of 25Top 1%
- Google authenticator#0of 4Top 1%
- TFA#0of 1Top 1%
- Two factor#0of 9Top 1%
- Two factor auth#0of 1Top 1%
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Keyword rankings
Two Factor Authentication ranks for 6 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 3:
- 1.faqRank #274
- Rank #540
- Rank #609
Competitors & alternatives
Two Factor Authenticationdoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked 2fa apps on WordPress:
Where Two Factor Authentication stands in the 2FA category
Two Factor Authentication ranks #0 of 25 apps in the 2FA category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Two Factor Authentication?
Two Factor Authentication is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.4-star rating from 77 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the 2FA category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by David Anderson / Team Updraft.
Who uses Two Factor Authentication?
Currently around 20,000 active stores have installed Two Factor Authentication. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the 2FA category on WordPress.