# Application Passwords Enable

> Application Passwords Enable has 800+ active installs and 185 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Application Passwords Enable shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**Activate this plugin to completely enable the new Application Passwords functionality (added in WP version 5.6). To disable Application Passwords, simply deactivate the plugin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 8,166
- **Downloads (30 days):** 185 (-14.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 28, 2022
- **Tested up to:** —
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** banmaerp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/banmaerp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/application-passwords-enable/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [application](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/application/) | #3 | 15 |
| [enable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/enable/) | #3 | 8 |
| [passwords](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/passwords/) | #5 | 20 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| application | >100 | 4,880 |
| enable | >100 | 10,000 |
| passwords | >100 | 6,146 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 96.2%
- 1.0: 3.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable Application Passwords](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-application-passwords/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (9) | Jul 17, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [AppPresser – Mobile App Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/apppresser/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (53) | Mar 24, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 4 | [MobiLoud – Smart App Banners](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mobiloud-smart-app-banner/) | 200+ | 4/5 (2) | Jan 29, 2021 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [initChat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/initchat/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 2, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Application Passwords Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/application-passwords-manager/) | 100+ | — | Jan 9, 2024 | 25/100 |
| 7 | [Indeed Apply Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/indeed-apply-shortcode/) | 100+ | — | Dec 13, 2015 | 25/100 |
| 8 | [Reactor: Core](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reactor-core/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Mar 27, 2017 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [ProSolution WP Client](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prosolution-wp-client/) | 20+ | — | Sep 1, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 10 | [Crowdaa Sync](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdaa-sync/) | 10+ | — | Dec 12, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 11 | [prograpper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prograpper/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 24, 2015 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Application Passwords Enable free?
Yes. Application Passwords Enable is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Application Passwords Enable safe to use in 2026?
Application Passwords Enable shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Application Passwords Enable?
Application Passwords Enable is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,166 times since it launched in August 2021. It was downloaded 185 times in the last 30 days.

### When was Application Passwords Enable last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on July 28, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Application Passwords Enable?
Application Passwords Enable is developed and maintained by banmaerp.

### What are the best alternatives to Application Passwords Enable?
The most popular alternatives to Application Passwords Enable are Disable Application Passwor… (3K+ installs), AppPresser (1K+ installs) and MobiLoud – Smart App Banners (200+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/application-passwords-enable/ · Generated 2026-10-07 17:26 UTC by PageForge