Password Generator
v1.7by Outerbridge · updated 4 years ago
Password Generator is a plugin which adds a widget to WordPress which generates various length random passwords (with or without special characters).
- Rank
- #18,211
- Up3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 76
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.3K
- 5,320 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Password Generator at a glance
Password Generator is a WordPress plugin by Outerbridge with 70+ active installs, the #18,211 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.7 came out on Sep 1, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. It leads the 7 plugins tagged “password generator”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats48 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Password Generator |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 76 · -2.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 78 |
Rank over time
#18,211 · up 24 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,211 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,214 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,157 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,124 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,235 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,155 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,164 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,197 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,128 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,152 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,172 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,267 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,235 |
Growth %
Average -0.22% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.32% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.30% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.32% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.30% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.32% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.56% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
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 #18267 → #18124
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.7100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 27, 2011
- Last updated
- Sep 1, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Password Generator
How many websites use Password Generator?
Password Generator is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,211 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Password Generator been downloaded?
5,320 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Password Generator last updated?
Version 1.7 came out on Sep 1, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Password Generator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Password Generator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 Password Generator 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 Password Generator have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Password Generator?
The plugins most like Password Generator, by the tags they share, are Password Policy Manager (6K+), Insert Special Characters (3K+) and Teydea Login Security (400+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 76 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 5.3K |
| Author | Outerbridge |
| First released | Aug 27, 2011 |
| Version | 1.7 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 1, 2022 |
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