Application Passwords Enable
v1.1by banmaerp · updated 4 years ago
Activate this plugin to enable the Application Passwords feature that was added in WP v5.6.
- Rank
- #7,585
- Up17 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 817
- 800+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.4K
- 8,421 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Application Passwords Enable at a glance
Application Passwords Enable is a WordPress plugin by banmaerp with 800+ active installs, the #7,585 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 30% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Jul 28, 2022, more than 4 years ago. Among the 20 plugins tagged “application”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats207 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Application Passwords Enable |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 817 · -0.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 817 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 814 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 819 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 822 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 820 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 822 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 821 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 821 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 821 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 820 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 821 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 824 |
Rank over time
#7,585 · down 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,585 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,602 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,573 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,572 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,552 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,562 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,552 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,556 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,567 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,568 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,595 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,589 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,583 |
Growth %
Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.37% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.36% |
Active installs band
800+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.197%
- v1.03.5%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.7.2
- Tested up to
- –
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 25, 2021
- Last updated
- Jul 28, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Application Passwords Enable
How many websites use Application Passwords Enable?
Application Passwords Enable is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,585 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Application Passwords Enable been downloaded?
8,421 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Application Passwords Enable last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Jul 28, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Application Passwords Enable still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Application Passwords Enable have?
No one has reviewed Application Passwords Enable on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Application Passwords Enable?
The plugins most like Application Passwords Enable, by the tags they share, are Disable Application Passwords (3K+), Application Passwords Manager (100+) and Password Strength Settings for WooCommerce (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 817 |
| Reported installs | 800+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 8.4K |
| Author | banmaerp |
| First released | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.7.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 28, 2022 |
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