by Ivan 4.3 (135 reviews)

Google Authenticator

Name: Google Authenticator
Rating: 4.3 (135 reviews)
Author: Ivan

Google Authenticator for your WordPress blog.

Google Authenticator ranks #1,160 among WordPress.org plugins with 20,000+ active installations, is #55 of 1,578 in the Authentication category, a 4.3/5 rating from 135 reviews, and was last updated Aug 24, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v0.56 Current Version v0.56

Updated 3 weeks ago Last Update on 24 Aug, 2026

Refreshed 12 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#55 of 1,578 in Authentication Top 5% by installs Downloads -14.5% this week Actively maintained

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20K+

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755.1K

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86%

Review 4.3 out of 5

4.3 (135 reviews)

Next Milestone 30K

Total Progress 81.3%

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

4 known vulnerabilities on record · 1 in the last 24 months · checked 1 week ago

Aug 3, 2026

Google Authenticator [google-authenticator] < 0.56

CVE-2026-14204 · Fixed in v0.56
Apr 28, 2016

Google Authenticator [google-authenticator] < 0.48

Fixed in v0.48
Apr 28, 2016

Google Authenticator [google-authenticator] < 0.48

Fixed in v0.48
Google Authenticator [google-authenticator] < 0.48

Fixed in v0.48

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Plugin Details

Version: 0.56
Last Updated: Aug 24, 2026
Requires WP: 4.5+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: N/A
Author: Ivan

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.3
Reviews: 135
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

Keywords

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site administrators and users who want extra login security using the Google Authenticator app on Android, iPhone, or Blackberry. It adds two-factor authentication that can be enabled per-user, plus an optional app password feature for XMLRPC-based blog management.

Two-factor authentication via Google Authenticator
Per-user enable option
App password for XMLRPC access
Multisite support
Relaxed mode option
Polish translation
German translation and code rewrite
Spanish and French translation

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Google Authenticator

Yes, you can enable the App password feature to make that possible, but notice that the XMLRPC interface isn't protected by two-factor authentication, only a long password.

No, you'll have to delete the existing account from the Google Authenticator app on your smartphone before you scan the new QR code, that is unless you change the description as well.

The Google Authenticator verification codes are time based, so it's crucial that the clock in your phone is accurate and in sync with the clock on the server where your WordPress installation is hosted. If you have an Android phone, you can use an app like ClockSync to set your clock in case your Cell provider doesn't provide accurate time information Another option is to enable "relaxed mode" in the settings for the plugin, this will enable more valid codes by allowing up to a 4 min. timedrift in each direction.

Yes, each user has his own Google Authenticator settings. During installation I forgot the thing about making sure my webhost is capable of providing accurate time information, I'm now unable to login, please help. If you have SSH or FTP access to your webhosting account, you can manually delete the plugin from your WordPress installation, just delete the wp-content/plugins/google-authenticator directory, and you'll be able to login using username/password again.

Yes, there is a webbased version here : https://gauth.apps.gbraad.nl/ Github project here : https://github.com/gbraad/gauth

No, but if you're using an Android smartphone you can replace the Google Authenticator app with Authenticator Plus. It's a really nice app that can import your existing settings, sync between devices and backup/restore using your sd-card. It's not a free app, but it's well worth the money.

Yes, the Man-in-the-middle attack/replay detection code isn't compatible with the test/setup mode in the "Stop spammer registration plugin", please remember to remove the "Check credentials on all login attempts" checkmark before installing my plugin.