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Password bcrypt

v1.0.3

by Viktor Szépe · updated 10 years ago

Replaces wp_hash_password and wp_check_password with PHP 5.5's password_hash and password_verify.

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Rank
#5,236
Down2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,640
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
32.8K
32,768 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +18.2% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~37d

Password bcrypt at a glance

Password bcrypt is a WordPress plugin by Viktor Szépe with 1K+ active installs, the #5,236 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times, 18% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.3 came out on Jul 21, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. It leads the 13 plugins tagged “hash”. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

369 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Password bcrypt Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.2040Oct 9Oct 12Oct 15Oct 19Oct 22Oct 25Oct 28
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DatePassword bcrypt
Oct 28, 20269
Oct 27, 202629
Oct 26, 202616
Oct 25, 202618
Oct 24, 202611
Oct 23, 202618
Oct 22, 202616
Oct 21, 202618
Oct 20, 202627
Oct 19, 202628
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20267
Oct 16, 20269
Oct 15, 202621
Oct 14, 202639
Oct 13, 202624
Oct 12, 202624
Oct 11, 202611
Oct 10, 202612
Oct 9, 202628

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,640 · -9.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.7K1.8KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,640
Nov 7, 20261,640
Nov 5, 20261,638
Nov 4, 20261,644
Nov 3, 20261,639
Nov 2, 20261,642
Nov 1, 20261,644
Oct 31, 20261,642
Oct 30, 20261,642
Oct 29, 20261,643
Oct 28, 20261,642
Oct 27, 20261,816

Rank over time

#5,236 · up 4 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#5.2K#5.2K#5.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#5,236
Nov 7, 2026#5,234
Nov 6, 2026#5,238
Nov 5, 2026#5,238
Nov 4, 2026#5,231
Nov 3, 2026#5,232
Nov 2, 2026#5,226
Nov 1, 2026#5,219
Oct 31, 2026#5,227
Oct 30, 2026#5,231
Oct 29, 2026#5,237
Oct 28, 2026#5,243
Oct 27, 2026#5,240

Growth %

Average -0.85% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+0.06%
Nov 5, 2026-0.36%
Nov 4, 2026+0.30%
Nov 3, 2026-0.18%
Nov 2, 2026-0.12%
Nov 1, 2026+0.12%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026-0.06%
Oct 29, 2026+0.06%
Oct 28, 2026-9.58%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.3
Requires WordPress
4.4
Tested up to
4.5.33
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 12, 2016
Last updated
Jul 21, 2016
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Password bcrypt

How many websites use Password bcrypt?

Password bcrypt is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,236 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Password bcrypt been downloaded?

32,768 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times. See download stats

When was Password bcrypt last updated?

Version 1.0.3 came out on Jul 21, 2016 (10 years ago). See every release

Is Password bcrypt compatible with the latest WordPress?

Password bcrypt’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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.

Does Password bcrypt have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Password bcrypt. See its security record

Is Password bcrypt still maintained?

Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Password bcrypt have?

5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Password bcrypt?

The plugins most like Password bcrypt, by the tags they share, are PHP Native Password Hash (1K+), PPWP (30K+) and Passster (10K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Password bcrypt
Estimated installs≈ 1,640
Reported installs1K+
Rating5.0
Reviews3
Total downloads32.8K
AuthorViktor Szépe
First releasedMay 12, 2016
Version1.0.3
Requires WP4.4
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJul 21, 2016

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