Limit Login Attempts vs Google Authenticator (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Limit Login Attempts has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 202 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Limit Login Attempts has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Google Authenticator has 691K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Limit Login Attempts | Google Authenticator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 202 | ◄ | 134 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.3M+ | ◄ | 691K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Age | 17 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 4.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.2 | 0.54 |
Rating Breakdown
Limit Login Attempts
Google Authenticator
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Limit Login Attempts averaged approximately 147 daily downloads while Google Authenticator averaged 204.
Recent Reviews
Limit Login Attempts Reviews
Indispensable Plugin! Vital to the health of my site!
Thanks, Automattic!!!! This plugin has thwarted over 100 hacking attempts on my website in the last few months! I won’t operate without this plugin!!!
Love this plugin
I absolutely hate bloated plugins, so I love this one. It’s simple and works as expected. Guess it’s wise to use a plugin such as this one, against brute force attacks. Guido
Exactly what is should be
Does what it says on the tin. Like another similar plugin before it became bloatware. The only feature I would request is the ability to send notifications to another email address, I like to keep my
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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