2FAS vs Ente Auth:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, 2FAS and Ente Auth were level in searches among authenticator apps worldwide, with an estimated 18.7K versus 18.1K branded searches, at 1% and 0.97% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about authenticator apps, 2FAS appeared in four of the five answers and Ente Auth in two. 2FAS was mentioned before Ente Auth in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
2FAS and Ente Auth are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
2FAS, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Ente Auth in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
2FAS, named ahead of Ente Auth in 3 of 4 answers
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Top authenticator apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, 2FAS was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Ente Auth was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. 2FAS was listed before Ente Auth in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Microsoft Authenticator5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Google Authenticator4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- 2FAS4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ente Auth2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Aegis Authenticator2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Authy1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cisco Duo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about authenticator apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which authenticator app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best authenticator apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best authenticator app for account security?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“authenticator app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“two factor app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is 2FAS or Ente Auth more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for 2FAS and Ente Auth by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven authenticator apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for 2FAS, Ente Auth. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Authenticator | Microsoft Authenticator | Authy | 2FAS | Ente Auth | Cisco Duo | Aegis Authenticator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.9% | 29.2% | 3.2% | 0.81% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.29% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.4% | 29.5% | 2.7% | 0.77% | 0.79% | 0.65% | 0.29% |
| Dec 2025 | 69% | 25.5% | 2.8% | 0.81% | 0.84% | 0.68% | 0.37% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.8% | 29.2% | 3.2% | 0.81% | 0.96% | 0.64% | 0.35% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.5% | 29% | 3.2% | 0.99% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 0.35% |
| Mar 2026 | 65% | 29.3% | 2.6% | 1% | 0.96% | 0.79% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.4% | 29% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 0.35% |
| May 2026 | 64.4% | 29% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 0.35% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.6% | 29.1% | 3.2% | 0.99% | 0.96% | 0.78% | 0.35% |
| Jul 2026 | 64.7% | 29.1% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 0.35% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.1% | 29.3% | 2.6% | 1% | 0.97% | 0.65% | 0.35% |
| Sep 2026 | 65.4% | 29.5% | 2.2% | 1% | 0.97% | 0.65% | 0.29% |
How has the 2FAS and Ente Auth comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Ente Auth took it in November 2025, 2FAS took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 2FAS’s share of searches among authenticator apps worldwide moved from 0.81% to 1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 15.3K to 18.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ente Auth’s share of searches among authenticator apps worldwide moved from 0.79% to 0.97%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for authenticator apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 2FAS’s and Ente Auth’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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