WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress for WordPress Plugin Directory
By Melapress
WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress is a WordPress app, with a 4.7 average rating from 168 reviews, as of July 8, 2026.
WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Melapress. With a rating of 4.7★ from 168 reviews.
AppRanks data: WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress ranks #0 in 2FA on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress is a highly rated WordPress app with a growing review traction. It is listed in the 2FA category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 168 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
- +High average rating (4.7★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Melapress — established developer track record
Cons
- −Sparse visual evidence (0 screenshots) — harder to evaluate the UX before installing
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How WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress works
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A free and easy-to-use two-factor authentication plugin for WordPress Add an extra layer of security to your WordPress website login and protect your users. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA), the best protection against password leaks, automated password guessing, and brute force attacks.
Use the WP 2FA plugin to enable two-factor authentication for your WordPress administrator, enforce 2FA for all your website users, or for users with specific roles. This plugin is very easy to use; everything can be configured via wizards with clear instructions, so even non-technical users can set up 2FA without requiring technical assistance.
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🔒 WP 2FA key plugin features and capabilities
Passkeys support for passwordless logins
Free two-factor authentication (2FA) for all users
Multiple 2FA methods supported, including authenticator app (TOTP) and code over email
Developer API to integrate any alternative 2FA method (WhatsApp, OTP Token, etc.)
Universal 2FA app support – works with Google Authenticator, Authy, and any TOTP-compatible app
Backup codes (16 digits) for recovery access
Wizard-driven setup – no technical knowledge required
2FA policies to enforce setup with grace periods or instant activation
REST API endpoints for custom integrations and headless WordPress setups
Dashboard-free setup – users can configure 2FA without WP admin access
Editable email templates for full customization
Much more!
💎 Upgrade to WP 2FA Premium and get even more benefits The premium version of WP 2FA comes bundled with even more features to take your WordPress website login security to the next level.
With the premium edition of WP 2FA, you get more 2FA methods, 1-click integration with WooCommerce, trusted devices feature, extensive white labeling capabilities, and much more!
Check out WP 2FA Premium!
Premium features list
Everything in the free version
Full white labeling capabilities to change all text and visuals in the wizards, emails, SMS, and 2FA pages
Support for multiple passkeys per user for flexible passwordless logins
Zero-setup email 2FA that automatically enrolls users without manual configuration
YubiKey hardware key support for enterprise-grade security
Additional 2FA methods such as SMS, email link, and more
Trusted devices so users can log in without 2FA for a configured period
Require 2FA on password reset to strengthen account protection
Allow next user login without 2FA to help recover accounts locked out of authentication
One-click WooCommerce integration to enable 2FA for customers and store admins
And much more!
Refer to the WP 2FA plugin features and benefits page to learn more about the benefits of upgrading to WP 2FA Premium.
🛠️ Free and premium support Support for the free edition of WP 2FA is free on the WordPress support forums. Premium world-class support via one-to-one email is available to the Premium users – upgrade to premium to benefit from email support.
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MAINTAINED & SUPPORTED BY MELAPRESS Melapress develops high-quality WordPress management and security plugins, such as Melapress Login Security, Melapress Role Editor, and WP Activity Log; the #1 user-rated activity log plugin for WordPress.
Browse our list of WordPress security and administration plugins to see how our plugins can help you better manage and improve the security and administration of your WordPress websites and users.
Installing WP 2FA From within WordPress
Navigate to ‘Plugins’ > ‘Add New’
Search for ‘WP 2FA’
Install & activate WP 2FA from your Plugins page
Manually
Download the plugin from the WordPress plugins repository
Unzip the zip file and upload the folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/ directory’
Activate the WP 2FA plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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Category rankings
As of Jul 8, 2026- 2FA#0of 25Top 1%
- 2-factor authentication#0of 1Top 1%
- Google authenticator#0of 4Top 1%
- Two factor authentication#0of 14Top 1%
- WordPress authentication#0of 1Top 1%
- _browse_popular#426of 508Top 84%
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Keyword rankings
WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress ranks for 6 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 3:
- Rank #207
- Rank #310
- 3.surveyRank #370
Competitors & alternatives
WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPressdoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked 2fa apps on WordPress:
Where WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress stands in the 2FA category
WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress ranks #0 of 25 apps in the 2FA category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress?
WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.7-star rating from 168 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 Melapress.
Who uses WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress?
Currently around 100,000 active stores have installed WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress. Its review base of 168 suggests adoption is concentrated in growth-stage and mid-market stores. It is part of the 2FA category on WordPress.