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Change Username vs Duo Two-Factor Authentication (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Change Username

Change Username

4.4(5)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Change Username
VS
Duo Two-Factor Authentication

Duo Two-Factor Authentication

3.7(39)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
View Duo Two-Factor Authentication

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Change Username has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Change Username has accumulated 27K+ total downloads while Duo Two-Factor Authentication has 186K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Change Username
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Duo Two-Factor Authentication3.7/5
Total Reviews
5Change Username
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Duo Two-Factor Authentication39
Active Installs
4.0K+Change Username
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Duo Two-Factor Authentication3.0K+
Total Downloads
27K+Change Username
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Duo Two-Factor Authentication186K+
Support Resolution
N/AChange Username
Duo Two-Factor AuthenticationN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoChange Username
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Duo Two-Factor Authentication10 months ago
First Released
2017Change Username
Duo Two-Factor Authentication2011
Age
9 yearsChange Username
Duo Two-Factor Authentication15 years
WP Requires
4.1+Change Username
Duo Two-Factor Authentication4.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+Change Username
Duo Two-Factor Authenticationfalse+
Business Model
FreeChange Username
Duo Two-Factor AuthenticationFree
Latest Version
1.0.2Change Username
Duo Two-Factor Authentication2.5.7

Rating Breakdown

Change Username

4.4/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
20%
1
0%

Duo Two-Factor Authentication

3.7/5(39 reviews)
5
62%
4
5%
3
3%
2
3%
1
28%

Recent Reviews

Change Username Reviews

by pawelboc

Super!

Super!

by clip1492

Does exactly what it should

The plugin does exactly what it promises — and it does it well, without any issues. Some might point out the lack of frequent updates, but in my opinion, that’s actually a good sign: when a plugin

by default-design

It still works well but hasn’t been updated in a long time

It still works well but it hasn’t been updated in a long time, so I recommend another one: WP Edit Username

Duo Two-Factor Authentication Reviews

by dsitechmktg

Extra Security

Love having this plugin because it adds an excellent layer of much needed security

by ChrisKnight

Death by bit rot.

This used to be an awesome plugin. It offered seamless integration with Duo, blocking admin access to my site in the case of a password compromise or brute force attack. Sadly, it recently just st

by sotte

No updates for half a year, no PHP 8. Too bad

Best 2FA addon for WordPress – if it wasn’t so neglected. No updates for half a year, no PHP 8. Too bad. Could have been so great. Now it’s out. This topic was modified 3 years, 3 months ago b

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Change Username or Duo Two-Factor Authentication more popular?
Change Username has 4.0K+ active installations while Duo Two-Factor Authentication has 3.0K+. Change Username is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Change Username or Duo Two-Factor Authentication?
Change Username has a 4.4/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Duo Two-Factor Authentication has a 3.7/5 rating from 39 reviews.
Are Change Username and Duo Two-Factor Authentication free?
Change Username is free and Duo Two-Factor Authentication is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Change Username or Duo Two-Factor Authentication?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Change Username was last updated 1 year ago and Duo Two-Factor Authentication was last updated 10 months ago.

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