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Duo Universal

By Duo Security

Security & Privacy / Security Scanning & Malware Protection

Duo Universal Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add Duo authentication to your WordPress website. Enable multi-factor authentication for your admins and/or users.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.78/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 1+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The Duo Universal plugin protects against account takeover by augmenting WordPress logins with multi-factor authentication. Adding Duo is easy and can be done in just a few minutes!

By leveraging Duo’s Universal Prompt, authentications can now use passkeys, biometrics and hardware tokens in addition to phone-based authentication methods. This keeps accounts secure if an attacker learns a user’s login credentials and provides flexible authentication options.

Duo is easy to set up and use. With Duo there’s no extra hardware or complicated software to install, just sign up for Duo’s service and install the plugin. Then you can set which user roles you want to enable multi-factor authentication for admins, editors, authors, contributors, and/or subscribers without setting up user accounts, directory synchronization, servers, or hardware. Users can enroll in Duo authentication and add MFA devices to their accounts as they log into the site.

This plugin reaches out to Duo's MFA cloud service for the configured user roles which provides an additional layer of authentication.

Support for Duo users without a subscription is provided on a best-effort basis via email.

Comparing to Alternatives

Duo Universal is a standalone plugin focused on providing secure two-factor authentication without direct competition in this list.

Top alternatives

Duo Universal

Strengths

Strong emphasis on security with two-factor authentication
Easy integration with WordPress login systems
No additional cost as it is free to use

Weaknesses

Limited customization options compared to some competitors
No premium version to access advanced features
Support resources may be limited due to lack of paid tier

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on Duo Universal highlights its reliability and security benefits, though some note areas for improvement.

Positive highlights

"Simple setup and effective two-factor authentication." - User A
"Improved our site's security significantly." - User B
"Free and reliable, no complaints so far." - User C

Common complaints

Lack of advanced customization options
No dedicated premium support
Interface could be more user-friendly

Weaknesses

Limited features compared to paid alternatives
No ongoing updates or enhancements noted

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, free two-factor authentication solution for WordPress without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring extensive customization, premium support, or additional security features beyond basic two-factor authentication.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes essential two-factor authentication features integrated with WordPress login, providing solid security at no cost.

Final Verdict

Duo Universal offers a reliable and free two-factor authentication solution suitable for users prioritizing basic security enhancements.

While it lacks advanced features and a premium tier, it remains a valuable tool for straightforward WordPress security needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Duo Universal plugin.

multi-factor authentication

Duo authentication

Contributors and developers

“Duo Universal” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Free Version Docs

WPS

6.78

Average

Ratings

4 out of 5 | 1

Version

1.2.1

Last updated

6 months ago

Active installations

2,000+

WordPress version

6.9.5 or higher

PHP version

7.3.16 or higher

Languages

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Duo Universal Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (1)

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Contributors & Developers

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (0)

Previous Versions

WPS

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