miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress (OTP, SMS, Email, Google Authenticator)

79 Quality Score

Active Installs

18/30

10,000 active installs is a modest footprint, especially next to plugins in its category that sit in the millions, which keeps the popularity score low despite solid ratings.

Update Freshness

25/25

Last updated July 2026 and tested against WordPress 7.0.1, the plugin is clearly being maintained on a current codebase with no signs of abandonment.

User Rating

14/15

A 90 out of 100 across 383 ratings indicates strong user satisfaction, with most reviewers reporting the plugin works as advertised.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads opened and zero resolved is a yellow flag: either the plugin is so stable that nobody needs help, or users are not getting answers when they do.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Officially tested with WordPress 7.0.1 and requiring only PHP 5.3.0, the plugin runs cleanly across a very wide range of hosting environments.

Scores higher than 71% of indexed plugins

About

Free 2FA plugin for unlimited users with Passkey, Google Authenticator, Email/SMS OTP, Push Notification & passwordless login.

Active Installs 10k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.5/5

Last Updated 2026-09-21 3:57am GMT

Requires WordPress 5.3.0+

Tested Up To 7.1.2

Requires PHP 5.3.0+

Security History

16 known vulnerabilities, all patched

5 High 10 Medium 1 Low

Most recent: September 8, 2026

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miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress 5.3.24 - 6.3.0 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Option Deletion High

September 8, 2026 Patched in ["19.3","6.3.1"] CVE-2026-77770

miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress (OTP, SMS, Email, Google Authenticator) 6.2.8 - 6.3.0 - Unauthenticated Second Factor Authentication Bypass Medium

September 8, 2026 Patched in ["19.3","6.3.1"] CVE-2026-77771

miniOrange 2FA <= 6.2.7 - Two-Factor Authentication Bypass via Brute Force Low

July 30, 2026 Patched in ["6.2.8"] CVE-2026-16619

miniOrange 2FA <= 6.2.6 - Two-Factor Authentication Bypass Medium

July 29, 2026 Patched in ["6.2.7"] CVE-2026-16036

miniOrange 2FA <= 6.2.6 - Missing Authorization Medium

July 27, 2026 Patched in ["6.2.7"] CVE-2026-16035

miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress (OTP, SMS, Email, Google Authenticator) < 6.2.6 - Two-Factor Authentication Bypass Medium

July 15, 2026 Patched in ["6.2.6"] CVE-2026-12695

miniOrange's Google Authenticator <= 6.1.1 - Missing Authorization Medium

August 23, 2025 Patched in ["6.1.2"] CVE-2025-54745

miniOrange's Google Authenticator <= 5.6.5 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Settings Change High

April 19, 2023 Patched in ["5.6.6"] CVE-2022-4943

miniOrange's Google Authenticator <= 5.6.1 - Sensitive Data Exposure of Multifactor Backup Codes High

November 23, 2022 Patched in ["5.6.2"] CVE-2022-44589

miniOrange's Google Authenticator <= 5.6.1 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Malware Scan Termination High

November 1, 2022 Patched in ["5.6.2"]

miniOrange's Google Authenticator <= 5.6.1 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Settings Change Medium

October 31, 2022 Patched in ["5.6.2"] CVE-2022-42461

miniOrange's Google Authenticator <= 5.5.82 - Missing Authorization Medium

September 16, 2022 Patched in ["5.6.0"]

miniOrange's Google Authenticator <= 5.5.7 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Medium

June 27, 2022 Patched in ["5.5.75"]

miniOrange's Google Authenticator <= 5.5.5 - Authenticated (Admin+) Cross-Site Scripting Medium

June 6, 2022 Patched in ["5.5.6"] CVE-2022-1321

miniOrange's Google Authenticator <= 5.4.52 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Options Deletion High

February 28, 2022 Patched in ["5.5"] CVE-2022-0229

miniOrange's Google Authenticator <= 5.4.39 - Cross-Site Scripting Medium

August 10, 2021 Patched in ["5.4.40"]

What It Does

miniOrange 2FA adds a second login step to WordPress so users must verify through a one-time code sent via email, SMS, Google Authenticator, or other OTP methods. It also covers WooCommerce customer logins and offers passwordless login flows. In practice, an admin enables a 2FA method, users configure it on their profile, and every login is gated by that extra check.

Who It's For

This plugin suits WordPress sites that need granular 2FA method choices, including WooCommerce stores that want to protect customer accounts alongside staff logins. It is a good fit for teams that specifically want SMS or email OTP options and for admins comfortable configuring multi-method authentication policies themselves.

Who Should Skip It

Sites already running a security suite like Wordfence or Jetpack that bundles 2FA get no real benefit from layering this on top. Anyone needing responsive, community-verified support should look elsewhere, since this plugin has zero resolved support threads on record.

The Bottom Line

miniOrange 2FA delivers exactly what its name promises, with flexible OTP methods including SMS and WooCommerce coverage that most competitors do not match. The lack of visible support activity and a relatively small install base give pause, but the strong rating, current maintenance, and broad compatibility make it a reasonable choice for sites that need its specific feature mix. Score 78.91/100 reflects solid fundamentals tempered by limited community traction.

Pick this if you want a broader security toolkit with simpler defaults and a far larger install base.

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security 97/100

Pick Wordfence if you need firewall and malware scanning bundled with 2FA rather than a 2FA-only tool.

Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth 94/100

Pick Jetpack when you want 2FA plus backups, downtime monitoring, and performance tools from a single vendor.

All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall 91/100

Pick AIOS if you want free 2FA inside a broader, freemium security and firewall suite with a large community.