
What is Google Authenticator?
Google Authenticator is a software-based authenticator made by Google that uses a 2-Step Verification (also known as two-factor authentication) thereby adding an extra layer of security to your account. You sign in with something you know (your password) and something you have (a code sent to your phone).
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90 Likeliness to Recommend
96 Plan to Renew
87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+95 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Google Authenticator?
Pros
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Helps Innovate
- Efficient Service
How to read the Emotional Footprint
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Feature Ratings
Multi-Device Protection
Email Authentication
OTP Authentication
Authentication Assurance Level (AAL)
Biometrics Authentication
Soft Token Authentication
Browser Push Notifications
Role and User Management
Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication
Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)
Integration APIs
Vendor Capability Ratings
Business Value Created
Ease of Implementation
Ease of IT Administration
Usability and Intuitiveness
Quality of Features
Breadth of Features
Ease of Data Integration
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of Customization
Availability and Quality of Training
Vendor Support
Google Authenticator Reviews

Blessing A.
- Role: Student Academic
- Industry: Communications
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted May 2025
Great app but can be a lot better esp in design
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Nothing really, it doesn't stand out so much. It is very useful.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It is really secure. I can actually count on its ability to protect my data.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Only the simple design. I think things can be a lot more dandy.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It is a great product that solves a problem.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing

Precious O.
- Role: Human Resources
- Industry: Finance
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2025
Easy to use Authenticator for most softwares
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Google Authenticator works faster and much easier with most softwares
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
That it鈥檚 easy to understand and effective
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing so far
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It鈥檚 more promising than other Authenticator apps
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity

Adekemi A.
- Role: Finance
- Industry: Banking
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2025
Enhance Account security with Google Authenticator
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Authenticator from other similar products?
Google Authenticator's security relies on Time-based One-time Password (TOTP) and HMAC-based One-Time password algorithms for generating verification codes.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It enables users to quickly and easily generate verification codes.
What do you dislike most about this product?
If a user loses their device or uninstalls the app without properly backing up their accounts, they may lose access to their 2FA codes.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I recommend the use of a secure device to store your 2FA codes, and consider using a password manager.
Pros
- Caring
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing