Username Changer vs Duo Two-Factor Authentication (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Duo Two-Factor Authentication
3.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Username Changer has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 70 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Username Changer has accumulated 464K+ total downloads while Duo Two-Factor Authentication has 186K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Username Changer | Duo Two-Factor Authentication | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | 3.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 70 | ◄ | 39 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 464K+ | ◄ | 186K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 10 months ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Age | 14 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.2.3 | 2.5.7 |
Rating Breakdown
Username Changer
Duo Two-Factor Authentication
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Username Changer averaged approximately 129 daily downloads while Duo Two-Factor Authentication averaged 34.
Recent Reviews
Username Changer Reviews
Blocked access to wp-admin
This plugin completely blocked access to wp-admin after changing a username. The wp-admin login page now just goes to a blank white page. I had to restore a backup on my site in order to fix it. I
Worked great
I recently set up OpenID on one of my WordPress sites, and needed to update the usernames to a different ID to coincide with single sign-on authentication. Installed this plugin, and it worked, witho
Easy and working
Thanks for this plugin, This is easy and works for me
Duo Two-Factor Authentication Reviews
Extra Security
Love having this plugin because it adds an excellent layer of much needed security
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
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
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