Duo Two-Factor Authentication vs Username Update (2026)

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

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
VS
Username Update

Username Update

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Username Update

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Duo Two-Factor Authentication has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 39 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Duo Two-Factor Authentication has accumulated 186K+ total downloads while Username Update has 2.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.7/5Duo Two-Factor Authentication
Username UpdateN/A
Total Reviews
39Duo Two-Factor Authentication
Username Update0
Active Installs
3.0K+Duo Two-Factor Authentication
Username Update0
Total Downloads
186K+Duo Two-Factor Authentication
Username Update2.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ADuo Two-Factor Authentication
Username UpdateN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoDuo Two-Factor Authentication
Username Update1 year ago
First Released
2011Duo Two-Factor Authentication
Username Update2023
Age
15 yearsDuo Two-Factor Authentication
Username Update3 years
WP Requires
4.1+Duo Two-Factor Authentication
Username Update6.3+
PHP Requires
false+Duo Two-Factor Authentication
Username Update7.0+
Business Model
FreeDuo Two-Factor Authentication
Username UpdateFree
Latest Version
2.5.7Duo Two-Factor Authentication
Username Update1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Duo Two-Factor Authentication

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

Username Update

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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

Username Update Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duo Two-Factor Authentication or Username Update more popular?
Duo Two-Factor Authentication has 3.0K+ active installations while Username Update has 0. Duo Two-Factor Authentication is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Duo Two-Factor Authentication or Username Update?
Duo Two-Factor Authentication has a 3.7/5 rating from 39 reviews, while Username Update has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Duo Two-Factor Authentication and Username Update free?
Duo Two-Factor Authentication is free and Username Update is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Duo Two-Factor Authentication or Username Update?
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?
Duo Two-Factor Authentication was last updated 10 months ago and Username Update was last updated 1 year ago.

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