WordPress plugin comparison
PHP Native Password Hash vs WP Force Password
PHP Native Password Hash
by Ayesh Karunaratne
1K+ installs5.0
WP Force Password
by Galaxy Weblinks
100+ installs
At a glance
- PHP Native Password Hash has more active installs: 1K+, against 100+ for WP Force Password.
- On a typical day, PHP Native Password Hash is downloaded about 16 times, WP Force Password about 7.
- WP Force Password has no reviews yet.
- WP Force Password was updated more recently: Jun 2, 2026, against Jun 10, 2024 for PHP Native Password Hash.
- WP Force Password is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.5.14 for PHP Native Password Hash.
- PHP Native Password Hash has been around longer: since 2017, against 2020 for WP Force Password.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 3 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | PHP Native Password Hash | WP Force Password |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,200 | #14,520 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 351 | 235 |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.5.14 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.09 | ×0.28 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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