Passwords Evolved
v1.4.0by Carl Alexander · updated 1 year ago
A reimagining of WordPress authentication using modern security practices.
- Rank
- #9,412
- Up83 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 454
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 30.8K
- 30,804 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Passwords Evolved at a glance
Passwords Evolved is a WordPress plugin by Carl Alexander with 400+ active installs, the #9,412 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 29 times, 17% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.4.0 came out on Mar 23, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.0. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “have-i-been-pwned”. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats657 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Passwords Evolved |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 29 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 16 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 454 · -16.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 454 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 447 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 456 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 459 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 463 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 457 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 455 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 462 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 521 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 521 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 537 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 544 |
Rank over time
#9,412 · down 493 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,412 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,495 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,492 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,347 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,308 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,262 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,342 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,374 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,274 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,080 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,086 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,926 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,919 |
Growth %
Average -1.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.57% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.99% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.86% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.31% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.51% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -11.32% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -2.98% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.29% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.490%
- v1.310%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- 6.8.0
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Mar 2, 2018
- Last updated
- Mar 23, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Passwords Evolved
How many websites use Passwords Evolved?
Passwords Evolved 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 #9,412 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Passwords Evolved been downloaded?
30,804 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 29 times. See download stats
When was Passwords Evolved last updated?
Version 1.4.0 came out on Mar 23, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Passwords Evolved compatible with the latest WordPress?
Passwords Evolved’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.0, 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 Passwords Evolved still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Passwords Evolved have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Passwords Evolved?
The plugins most like Passwords Evolved, by the tags they share, are Google Authenticator (20K+), Wordfence Security (5M+) and Jetpack (3M+). 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 | ≈ 454 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 30.8K |
| Author | Carl Alexander |
| First released | Mar 2, 2018 |
| Version | 1.4.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.2 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Mar 23, 2025 |
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