No Weak Passwords
v1.0.2by David Anderson / Team Updraft · updated 2 months ago
This plugin forbids any user to choose any password from the "common passwords list" obtained from http://www.openwall.
- Rank
- #9,977
- Up83 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 369
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10K
- 9,950 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
No Weak Passwords at a glance
No Weak Passwords is a WordPress plugin by David Anderson / Team Updraft with 300+ active installs, the #9,977 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0.2 came out on Aug 13, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 5 plugins tagged “password strength”, it ranks #4. 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 stats191 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | No Weak Passwords |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 365 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 365 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 368 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 368 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 359 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 366 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 362 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 404 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 403 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 365 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 365 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 364 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 366 |
Rank over time
#9,977 · up 92 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #9,977 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,060 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,005 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,070 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,005 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,175 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,036 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,093 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,949 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,941 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,062 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,070 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,090 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,069 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.81% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.51% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.91% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.10% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -10.40% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +10.41% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.55% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #10090 → #10005Downloads +33.3%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 19, 2012
- Last updated
- Aug 13, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about No Weak Passwords
How many websites use No Weak Passwords?
No Weak Passwords is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,977 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has No Weak Passwords been downloaded?
9,950 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was No Weak Passwords last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Aug 13, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is No Weak Passwords compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is No Weak Passwords still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does No Weak Passwords have?
4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to No Weak Passwords?
The plugins most like No Weak Passwords, by the tags they share, are Teydea Login Security (400+), Password Strength Settings for WooCommerce (10K+) and Password Policy Manager (6K+). 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 | ≈ 369 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 10K |
| Author | David Anderson / Team Updraft |
| First released | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
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