Google Authenticator
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ease of Use
- Security
- Easy Setup
- 2FA Security
- Time-Saving
- Cross-platform
Cons
- Missing Features
- Inadequate Security
- Password Management
- Authentication Issues
- Limited Features
- Login Issues
Traffic & LLM citations
Source: G2 review data
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 43.9% |
| Mid-Market | 36.2% |
| Enterprise | 19.9% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 6 | 4.9 |
| 2025 Q1 | 8 | 4.8 |
| 2025 Q2 | 13 | 4.8 |
| 2025 Q3 | 11 | 4.5 |
| 2025 Q4 | 19 | 4.6 |
| 2026 Q1 | 15 | 4.7 |
| 2026 Q2 | 39 | 4.6 |
| 2026 Q3 | 6 | 4.8 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Straightforward, Lightning-Fast 2FA Codes—Secure, Efficient, and Free
“The best that I like about this application is because it is completely straightforward and fast to use. I just open the app, find at the 6-digit code that refreshes every 30 seconds and type it in. There are no cluttered menus, annoying ads, or extra fluff, it just focus entirel”
Simple, Clean Interface Makes 2-Step Verification Effortless
“As a graphic designer, I have several accounts across different platforms that I use for client communication, project files, cloud storage, and other work-related services. I use Google Authenticator for two-step verification because it’s supported on most platforms. What I like”
Seamless Google Authenticator Integration with BambooHR
“Google Authenticator has significantly changed the way we work when using BambooHR. It integrates smoothly with the HRIS platform and offers user-friendly technology, which has been a real benefit in our employees’ day-to-day experience.”