wp-bcrypt
v1.0.1by harrym · updated 12 years ago
wp bcrypt switches WordPress's password hashes from MD5 to bcrypt, making it harder for them to be brute-forced if they are leaked.
- Rank
- #11,870
- Down12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 247
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14.9K
- 14,902 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
wp-bcrypt at a glance
wp-bcrypt is a WordPress plugin by harrym with 200+ active installs, the #11,870 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Jun 5, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 19 plugins tagged “passwords”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats114 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | wp-bcrypt |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 59 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 247 · -5.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 247 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 248 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 249 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 249 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 250 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 249 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 248 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 249 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 250 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 250 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 248 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 262 |
Rank over time
#11,870 · down 74 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,870 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,858 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,838 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,826 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,821 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,793 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,806 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,827 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,790 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,762 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,782 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,849 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,796 |
Growth %
Average -0.49% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.81% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.34% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 5, 2014
- Last updated
- Jun 5, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about wp-bcrypt
How many websites use wp-bcrypt?
wp-bcrypt is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,870 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has wp-bcrypt been downloaded?
14,902 times in total since 2014.
When was wp-bcrypt last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Jun 5, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is wp-bcrypt compatible with the latest WordPress?
wp-bcrypt’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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-bcrypt still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does wp-bcrypt have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to wp-bcrypt?
The plugins most like wp-bcrypt, by the tags they share, are Password Strength Settings for WooCommerce (10K+) and Kadence Security (700K+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 247 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 14.9K |
| Author | harrym |
| First released | Jun 5, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 5, 2014 |
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