Active installs
40+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#21610
Peak #21397
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
2.2K
Days tracked
2
1 day▼ 213
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Prevent Password Reuse currently ranks #21610 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #21397, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1, shipped on Oct 28, 2014 (4,301 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | simonbbrown |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2014-10-28 |
| Added to directory | 2014-10-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.7+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This plugin keeps records of your users hashed passwords in order to prevent them from reusing their current or a previous password
Frequently asked questions
Is Prevent Password Reuse a free plugin?
Yes — Prevent Password Reuse is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Prevent Password Reuse?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is Prevent Password Reuse?
As of August 7, 2026, Prevent Password Reuse ranks #21610 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #21397.
When was Prevent Password Reuse last updated?
Prevent Password Reuse was last updated on October 28, 2014 (version 1.1).
Who makes Prevent Password Reuse?
Prevent Password Reuse is developed by simonbbrown. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2014.
