Active installs
1K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#5201
Peak #5193
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
31.5K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Password bcrypt currently ranks #5201 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5193, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Jul 21, 2016 (3,670 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Viktor Szépe |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-21 |
| Added to directory | 2016-05-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.4+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Replaces wp_hash_password and wp_check_password with PHP 5.5's password_hash and password_verify.
Frequently asked questions
Is Password bcrypt a free plugin?
Yes — Password bcrypt is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Password bcrypt?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Password bcrypt?
As of August 8, 2026, Password bcrypt ranks #5201 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #5193.
When was Password bcrypt last updated?
Password bcrypt was last updated on July 21, 2016 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Password bcrypt?
Password bcrypt is developed by Viktor Szépe. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2016.
