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WP Argon2 Password Hashing

v1.0.0

by mfsoftworks · updated 8 years ago

Existing user accounts will have their password hash updated with Argon2i on the next successful sign in.

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Rank
#39,529
Up6,592 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 14
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
2.6K
2,583 all-time
Rating
–
0 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -20% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

WP Argon2 Password Hashing at a glance

WP Argon2 Password Hashing is a WordPress plugin by mfsoftworks with 10+ active installs, the #39,529 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Nov 19, 2018, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 13 plugins tagged “hash”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2018.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

113 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Argon2 Password Hashing Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.246Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateWP Argon2 Password Hashing
Nov 2, 20266
Nov 1, 20267
Oct 31, 20263
Oct 30, 20264
Oct 29, 20264
Oct 28, 20264
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20267
Oct 24, 20266
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20264
Oct 21, 20263
Oct 20, 20264
Oct 19, 20266
Oct 18, 20267
Oct 17, 20265
Oct 16, 20264
Oct 15, 20265
Oct 14, 20264
Oct 13, 20266
Oct 12, 20264
Oct 11, 20263
Oct 10, 20266

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 14 · -12.5% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.121416Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202614
Nov 8, 202612
Nov 7, 202612
Nov 5, 202613
Nov 4, 202615
Nov 3, 202614
Nov 2, 202614
Nov 1, 202614
Oct 31, 202612
Oct 30, 202612
Oct 29, 202612
Oct 28, 202612
Oct 27, 202616

Rank over time

#39,529 · down 4,650 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 8 days across 1 series.#35K#40K#45KOct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#39,529
Nov 8, 2026#46,121
Nov 7, 2026#47,551
Nov 5, 2026#44,136
Nov 4, 2026#36,989
Nov 1, 2026#41,646
Oct 28, 2026#45,877
Oct 27, 2026#34,879

Growth %

Average -1.02% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+16.67%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-3.85%
Nov 5, 2026-13.33%
Nov 4, 2026+7.14%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+16.67%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-25.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202610+
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #45877 → #44136
    • Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35

Versions in use

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

  • v1.0100%

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.0
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
4.9.35
Requires PHP
7.2
First released
Nov 19, 2018
Last updated
Nov 19, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP Argon2 Password Hashing

How many websites use WP Argon2 Password Hashing?

WP Argon2 Password Hashing 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 #39,529 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP Argon2 Password Hashing been downloaded?

2,583 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was WP Argon2 Password Hashing last updated?

Version 1.0.0 came out on Nov 19, 2018 (7 years ago).

Is WP Argon2 Password Hashing compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP Argon2 Password Hashing’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 WP Argon2 Password Hashing still maintained?

Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP Argon2 Password Hashing have?

No one has reviewed WP Argon2 Password Hashing on WordPress.org yet.

What are the best alternatives to WP Argon2 Password Hashing?

The plugins most like WP Argon2 Password Hashing, by the tags they share, are Kadence Security (700K+), PPWP (30K+) and Password Strength Settings for WooCommerce (10K+). Compare all alternatives

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WP Argon2 Password Hashing
Estimated installs≈ 14
Reported installs10+
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads2.6K
Authormfsoftworks
First releasedNov 19, 2018
Version1.0.0
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP7.2
Last updatedNov 19, 2018

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