Active installs
200+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#12040
Peak #12015
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
47.4K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Better Passwords currently ranks #12040 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #12015, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.8, shipped on Sep 28, 2024 (681 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | bettersecurity |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-28 |
| Added to directory | 2019-02-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Stop use of a bad passwords, including those in the Have I Been Pwned? breached password database
Frequently asked questions
Is Better Passwords a free plugin?
Yes — Better Passwords is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Better Passwords?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Better Passwords?
As of August 9, 2026, Better Passwords ranks #12040 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #12015.
When was Better Passwords last updated?
Better Passwords was last updated on September 28, 2024 (version 1.8). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Better Passwords?
Better Passwords is developed by bettersecurity. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2019.
