PasswordSentry
v1.0.15by DJ Abrams · updated 2 years ago
Secure WordPress by detecting shared passwords, and blocking password sharing. The plugin integrates Password Sentry app into WP to track logins.
- Rank
- #37,834
- Up233 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.2K
- 5,175 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PasswordSentry at a glance
PasswordSentry is a WordPress plugin by DJ Abrams with 10+ active installs, the #37,834 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 14% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.15 came out on Oct 4, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. Among the 133 plugins tagged “login security”, it ranks #50. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats129 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PasswordSentry |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#37,834 · up 9,126 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #37,834 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #38,067 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #37,982 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,093 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,431 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,971 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,682 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,334 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,020 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,960 |
Growth %
Average +1.88% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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 #47020 → #37982
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.00201403111100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.15
- Requires WordPress
- 5.7.2
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Mar 17, 2014
- Last updated
- Oct 4, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PasswordSentry
How many websites use PasswordSentry?
PasswordSentry is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #37,834 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PasswordSentry been downloaded?
5,175 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was PasswordSentry last updated?
Version 1.0.15 came out on Oct 4, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is PasswordSentry compatible with the latest WordPress?
PasswordSentry’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, 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 PasswordSentry still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PasswordSentry have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to PasswordSentry?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 5.2K |
| Author | DJ Abrams |
| First released | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.15 |
| Requires WP | 5.7.2 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Oct 4, 2024 |
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