Google Authenticator vs WP Limit Login Attempts (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Limit Login Attempts
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Limit Login Attempts has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 300 reviews) while Google Authenticator leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Google Authenticator has accumulated 691K+ total downloads while WP Limit Login Attempts has 442K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Google Authenticator | WP Limit Login Attempts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 134 | ► | 300 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 691K+ | ◄ | 442K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Age | 15 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.5+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.54 | 2.6.5 |
Rating Breakdown
Google Authenticator
WP Limit Login Attempts
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Google Authenticator averaged approximately 204 daily downloads while WP Limit Login Attempts averaged 17.
Recent Reviews
Google Authenticator Reviews
Great
Great plugin, but I wish to use a QR code for scanning when I log in.
Simply a missing feature in .ORG
Works! Uses WordPress UI, is super lightweight, not overdesigned, and is trivial to set up. Great job!
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WP Limit Login Attempts Reviews
Sehr gut
Es lohnt sich.
Works nicely, thanks!
Works nicely, thanks!
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