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Two Factor vs Yubikey (2026)

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

Two Factor

Two Factor

4.8(202)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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VS
Yubikey

Yubikey

5(1)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Yubikey

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Yubikey has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Two Factor leads in active installations (100K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Two Factor has accumulated 1.6M+ total downloads while Yubikey has 995.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Two Factor
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Yubikey5/5
Total Reviews
202Two Factor
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Yubikey1
Active Installs
100K+Two Factor
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Yubikey40
Total Downloads
1.6M+Two Factor
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Yubikey995
Support Resolution
0%Two Factor
YubikeyN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoTwo Factor
◄
Yubikey11 months ago
First Released
2015Two Factor
Yubikey2008
Age
11 yearsTwo Factor
Yubikey18 years
WP Requires
6.8+Two Factor
Yubikey5.2+
PHP Requires
7.2+Two Factor
Yubikeyfalse+
Business Model
FreeTwo Factor
YubikeyFree
Latest Version
0.16.0Two Factor
Yubikey1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Two Factor

4.8/5(202 reviews)
5
89%
4
7%
3
0%
2
1%
1
3%

Yubikey

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Two Factor Reviews

by Dennis Dallau

Easy install, light speed

Easy install, light speed and exactly does what it needs to do. My opinion: No plugin is safer or cleaner than one created by the team behind WordPress.org.

by Guy Sharpe

Simple, Reliable & Essential Security Plugin

I’ve been using the Two Factor plugin on several WordPress sites and it has been a great addition to my security stack. The setup process is very straightforward. Within a few minutes, I was able t

by 2fishone

works well

works well, but it is causing my website slower somehow,i suggest to go through website lighthouse speed check before activate it

Yubikey Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Two Factor or Yubikey more popular?
Two Factor has 100K+ active installations while Yubikey has 40. Two Factor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Two Factor or Yubikey?
Two Factor has a 4.8/5 rating from 202 reviews, while Yubikey has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Two Factor and Yubikey free?
Two Factor is free and Yubikey is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Two Factor or Yubikey?
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?
Two Factor was last updated 1 week ago and Yubikey was last updated 11 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.