Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Two Factor currently ranks #333 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 4,826 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 236% versus the month before (1,436/day).
- The latest release, v0.17.0, shipped on Sep 28, 2026 (19 days ago) — release #31 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #333 |
| 2026-09-30 | #345 |
| 2026-08-31 | #366 |
| 2026-07-31 | #392 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 3,571 |
| 2026-09-30 | 9,557 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,765 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,094 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,052 |
| 2026-05-31 | 452 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,360 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3,150 |
| 2026-02-28 | 893 |
| 2026-01-31 | 353 |
| 2025-12-31 | 579 |
| 2025-11-30 | 258 |
| 2025-10-31 | 835 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,321 |
| 2025-08-31 | 321 |
| 2025-07-31 | 824 |
| 2025-06-30 | 776 |
| 2025-05-31 | 241 |
| 2025-04-30 | 860 |
| 2025-03-31 | 707 |
| 2025-02-28 | 941 |
| 2025-01-31 | 667 |
| 2024-12-31 | 405 |
| 2024-11-30 | 177 |
| 2024-10-31 | 539 |
| 2024-09-30 | 696 |
| 2024-08-31 | 220 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using Two Factor
Detected on 9 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
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Blog Tool, Publishing Platform, and CMS – WordPress.orgwordpress.org
- Theme: WordPress.org Parent Theme, 2021 edition
- 5 plugins detected
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Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow – No trackers, no ads. Black type, white background. Privacy policy: we don't collect or retain any data at all everpluralistic.net
- Theme: Twenty Sixteen
- 9 plugins detected
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My Fashion Life - Creating Content That Inspiresmyfashionlife.com
- Theme: Derive Child
- 10 plugins detected
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TechCrunch | Startup and Technology Newstechcrunch.com
- Theme: TechCrunch 2024
- 8 plugins detected
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Luxury African Safaris and Tours | Voted #1 World's Best Safarismicato.com
- Theme: micato-safaris
- 11 plugins detected
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Credo Farms | Pasture-Raised Food in Louisianacredofarms.com
- Theme: Beaver Builder Theme Child
- 24 plugins detected
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Astra – Fast, Lightweight & Customizable WordPress Theme - Download Now!wpastra.com
- Theme: Astra
- 22 plugins detected
Details
| Author | WordPress.org |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.17.0 |
| Versions released | 31 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-28 |
| Added to directory | 2015-08-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 7.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), email, and backup verification codes.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Two Factor?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Two Factor?
As of October 17, 2026, Two Factor ranks #333 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Two Factor last updated?
Two Factor was last updated on September 28, 2026 (version 0.17.0). It has shipped 31 releases in total.
Who makes Two Factor?
Two Factor is developed by WordPress.org. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2015.
