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Passwords Evolved

by Carl Alexander

5★ (2 ratings)  ·  Current rank #5690

Active installs
1K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#5690
Peak #5674
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
28.4K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Passwords Evolved currently ranks #5690 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #5674, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
  • The latest release, v1.4.0, shipped on Mar 23, 2025 (502 days ago) — release #14 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.

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Details

AuthorCarl Alexander
Current version1.4.0
Versions released14
Last updated2025-03-23
Added to directory2018-03-02
Requires WordPress5.2+
Requires PHP5.6+
First tracked here2026-08-06
authenticationhave-i-been-pwnedpasswordsecurity

Description

A reimagining of WordPress authentication using modern security practices.

Frequently asked questions

Is Passwords Evolved a free plugin?

Yes — Passwords Evolved is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Passwords Evolved?

WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.

How popular is Passwords Evolved?

As of August 7, 2026, Passwords Evolved ranks #5690 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #5674.

When was Passwords Evolved last updated?

Passwords Evolved was last updated on March 23, 2025 (version 1.4.0). It has shipped 14 releases in total.

Who makes Passwords Evolved?

Passwords Evolved is developed by Carl Alexander. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2018.