WP Cron HTTP Auth vs Two Factor Auth (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Cron HTTP Auth has a higher user rating (5/5 from 15 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Cron HTTP Auth has accumulated 32K+ total downloads while Two Factor Auth has 14K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Cron HTTP Auth | Two Factor Auth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ► | 22 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 32K+ | ◄ | 14K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2013 | |
| Age | 8 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 3.1.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.4 | 4.4 |
Rating
5/5WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Two Factor Auth4.6/5
Total Reviews
15WP Cron HTTP Auth
►Two Factor Auth22
Active Installs
1.0K+WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Two Factor Auth10
Total Downloads
32K+WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Two Factor Auth14K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Cron HTTP Auth
Two Factor AuthN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoWP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Two Factor Auth11 years ago
First Released
2018WP Cron HTTP Auth
Two Factor Auth2013
Age
8 yearsWP Cron HTTP Auth
Two Factor Auth13 years
WP Requires
4.7+WP Cron HTTP Auth
Two Factor Auth3.1.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+WP Cron HTTP Auth
Two Factor Authfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Cron HTTP Auth
Two Factor AuthFree
Latest Version
3.4WP Cron HTTP Auth
Two Factor Auth4.4
Rating Breakdown
WP Cron HTTP Auth
5/5(15 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Two Factor Auth
4.6/5(22 reviews)
5
91%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
9%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Cron HTTP Auth Reviews
by Jean Werk
I couldn’t live without this plugin
Simple and efficient. I’ve installed it on all my Dev sites.
by digitalgonzo
Does it work with NGINX?
Hi, Thanks a lot for the plugin!Does it also work with NGINX?For some reason it does not work on my server…Many thanks!
by Anonymous User 20791862
it works!
it works!
Two Factor Auth Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Cron HTTP Auth or Two Factor Auth more popular?
WP Cron HTTP Auth has 1.0K+ active installations while Two Factor Auth has 10. WP Cron HTTP Auth is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Cron HTTP Auth or Two Factor Auth?
WP Cron HTTP Auth has a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Two Factor Auth has a 4.6/5 rating from 22 reviews.
Are WP Cron HTTP Auth and Two Factor Auth free?
WP Cron HTTP Auth is free and Two Factor Auth is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Cron HTTP Auth or Two Factor Auth?
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?
WP Cron HTTP Auth was last updated 1 week ago and Two Factor Auth was last updated 11 years ago.
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