WP Force Password
v2.4by Galaxy Weblinks · updated 5 months ago
WP Force Password is a plugin that forces users to change their password for security purpose.
- Rank
- #14,572
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 146
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.5K
- 10,485 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Force Password at a glance
WP Force Password is a WordPress plugin by Galaxy Weblinks with 100+ active installs, the #14,572 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 7% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.4 came out on Jun 2, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 177 plugins tagged “password”, it ranks #37. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats253 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Force Password |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 146 · -5.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 146 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 146 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 147 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 147 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 146 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 154 |
Rank over time
#14,572 · up 129 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,572 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,568 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,545 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,498 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,517 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,631 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,658 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,584 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,685 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,701 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,658 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,709 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,701 |
Growth %
Average -0.44% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.39% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.70% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.84% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #14709 → #14498Downloads +14.3%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.476%
- v2.324%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.4
- Requires WordPress
- 5.6
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Nov 11, 2020
- Last updated
- Jun 2, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Force Password
How many websites use WP Force Password?
WP Force Password is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,572 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Force Password been downloaded?
10,485 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was WP Force Password last updated?
Version 2.4 came out on Jun 2, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is WP Force Password compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is WP Force Password still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Force Password have?
No one has reviewed WP Force Password on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Force Password?
The plugins most like WP Force Password, by the tags they share, are PPWP (30K+), Passster (10K+) and Frontend Reset Password (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 146 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 10.5K |
| Author | Galaxy Weblinks |
| First released | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Version | 2.4 |
| Requires WP | 5.6 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jun 2, 2026 |
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