Force Password Change
v0.6by Simon Blackbourn · updated 6 years ago
Require users to change their password on first login.
- Rank
- #9,669
- Up23 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 434
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.9K
- 15,911 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Force Password Change at a glance
Force Password Change is a WordPress plugin by Simon Blackbourn with 400+ active installs, the #9,669 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 0.6 came out on Aug 10, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.5.24. Among the 19 plugins tagged “passwords”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats116 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Force Password Change |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 434 · -0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 434 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 433 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 431 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 432 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 433 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 432 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 431 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 432 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 432 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 422 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 431 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 431 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 437 |
Rank over time
#9,669 · up 54 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #9,669 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,692 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,704 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,674 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,677 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,664 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,690 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,689 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,687 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,689 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,830 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,717 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,732 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,723 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +2.37% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.09% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.37% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #9732 → #9677
- Tested up to 5.5.23 → 5.5.24
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.6100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 5.5.24
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 19, 2012
- Last updated
- Aug 10, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Force Password Change
How many websites use Force Password Change?
Force Password Change is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,669 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Force Password Change been downloaded?
15,911 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Force Password Change last updated?
Version 0.6 came out on Aug 10, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Force Password Change compatible with the latest WordPress?
Force Password Change’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.5.24, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Force Password Change still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Force Password Change have?
4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Force Password Change?
The plugins most like Force Password Change, by the tags they share, are User Spam Remover (1K+), New User Approve (20K+) and Password Strength Settings for WooCommerce (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 434 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 15.9K |
| Author | Simon Blackbourn |
| First released | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Version | 0.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 10, 2020 |
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