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Wordfence Login Security

Secure your website with Wordfence Login Security, providing two-factor authentication, login and registration CAPTCHA, and XML-RPC protection.

By wfryan·2FA·Free
4(25 reviews)
·70K+ active installs·Updated 1 year ago
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As of April 2026, Wordfence Login Security is a WordPress 2FA plugin with 70K+ active installations and a 4/5 rating from 25 reviews. It has been downloaded 1.2M+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.7+ and PHP 7.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2019. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Downloads are down 33% this week. Top alternative: Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware….

4/525 reviews
70K+active installs
1.2M+total downloads
7 yearssince 2019

Overview

WORDFENCE LOGIN SECURITY

Wordfence Login Security contains a subset of the functionality found in the full Wordfence plugin: Two-factor Authentication, XML-RPC Protection and Login Page CAPTCHA.

Are you looking for comprehensive WordPress Security? Check out the full Wordfence plugin.

TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION

  • Two-factor authentication (2FA), one of the most secure forms of remote system authentication available.
  • Use any TOTP-based authenticator app or service like Google Authenticator, Authy, 1Password or FreeOTP.
  • Enable 2FA for any WordPress user role.
  • Completely free to use, no limits or restrictions of any kind.

LOGIN PAGE CAPTCHA

  • Easily enable Google ReCAPTCHA v3 on your login and registration pages.
  • Stops bots from logging in without inconveniencing your site visitors.
  • Robust pro…
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Ratings & Reviews

425 reviews
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Recent Reviews

I was hacked
by teddiesbyll·1 month ago·1 reply

Although I had 2FA set with the app, someone was able to hack my site, change my password, disable 2FA and install a malicious plugin.

Too much load for a simple 2FA plugin
by Amie·8 months ago

Does not include the ability to limit login attempts, add password complexity requirements, or anything that would comprise modern security best practices. It’s strictly a 2FA plugin, which is done more simply and better by other plugins. It does work tho.

Great integration with WooCommerce
by fenvi·1 year ago

It is one of the few extensions that allows you to do this for free, I am very grateful to everyone at WordFence who works on this plugin. Thank you!

100% lock
by maxim23·1 year ago

<font _mstmutation=”1″></font>The security of the admin panel is protected, thanks for such a shield against hacking

Simple yet practical plugin.
by O.P.·1 year ago

I have just installed it and look forward to complete its configuration soonest. From a brief outlook on the plugin functions they are sufficient and practical even for Woo users, if it is a case. I am only on a slighter disappointed side since the FIDO Trust Key option for 2FA isn’t on a list – for this I wish the developers to notice that this kind of security is simply ‘a Must’ these days for a reputable 2FA applications. Please add this function ASAP – even if in a paid plugin variation!

Download Trends

Today: 195Yesterday: 176This week: 1KPeriod total: 105K

Compatibility

WordPress4.7+ requiredTested up to 6.7.5
PHP7.0+ required

Version Adoption

v1.1
95.7%
v1.0
4.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.1.15 – January 15, 2025

  • Change: Reworked setting caching to avoid issues with some object caches
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

wfmattwfmattwfryanwfryanWFMattRWFMattRMark MaunderMark Maunder
Plugin Info
Version
1.1.15
Last Updated
Jan 15, 2025
WP Requires
4.7+
Tested Up To
6.7.5
PHP Requires
7.0+
Active Installs
70K+
Downloads
1.2M+
Added
May 30, 2019
Business
Free

Tags

2facaptchasecuritylogin securitytwo factor authentication

Developer

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wfryan
1 plugins0.1M+ total installs
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