Reviews of Google Authenticator

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List of user reviews and ratings for Google Authenticator

Total ratings

3.85 (Rating count: 668,695)

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Review summary

Reviews are mixed. Many users describe Google Authenticator as a good or very good app and useful for authentication, with fast, reliable performance and a sense of security. However, several reviews highlight a painful setup with too many steps and a generally poor user experience. A subset raises privacy concerns about data access. Overall, the app is valued for 2FA, but setup friction and usability complaints are common themes.

Pros

Overall positive app; frequently labeled as good or very good
Useful for authentication (2FA)
Fast and reliable performance
Perceived secure by users

Cons

Difficult setup / too many steps
Very poor user experience / negative usability
Privacy concerns about data access

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.10

All time rating average: 3.85

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-13	sk*****	ok
ok
2026-07-13	N *****	always works and my go-to
always works and my go-to
2026-07-13	Te*****	either NEVER WORKS OR NEVER LASTS LON ENOUGH TO PUT ANY CODE ANYWHERE. DUMBEST SECURITY I'VE SEEN OR TRIED TO USE EVER. !!!!!!!
either NEVER WORKS OR NEVER LASTS LON ENOUGH TO PUT ANY CODE ANYWHERE. DUMBEST SECURITY I'VE SEEN OR TRIED TO USE EVER. !!!!!!!
2026-07-13	nz*****	Didn't help
Didn't help
2026-07-12	Na*****	Staple for most of my stuff that needs 2FA.
Staple for most of my stuff that needs 2FA.
2026-07-12	Md*****	Good App
Good App
2026-07-12	Sa*****	use for work and is fast and reliable
use for work and is fast and reliable
2026-07-12	Oy*****	awesome
awesome
2026-07-12	Md*****	good
good
2026-07-12	Ri*****	nice
nice