Application Passwords Enable
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.
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.
- Small user base (800+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Application Passwords Enable stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| application | >100 |
| enable | >100 |
| passwords | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Application Passwords Enable
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Does one thing: enable the “Application Passwords” feature.
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.
Features
- Lightweight – only one line of code.
- Simple to use – activate and done.
- No settings to worry about.
- Easy peasy.
More infos
For more information about the new Application Passwords feature:
Privacy
This plugin does not collect or store any user data. It does not set any cookies, and it does not connect to any third-party locations. Thus, this plugin does not affect user privacy in any way.
Installation
Installing
Search for “Application Passwords Enable” under “Plugins” → “Add New” in your WordPress dashboard to install the plugin.
Or install it manually:
- Download the plugin zip file.
- Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress admin.
- Click on the Upload Plugin button.
- Select the file you downloaded.
- Click Install Plugin.
- Activate.
Uninstalling
To uninstall/remove the plugin, visit the Plugins screen, deactivate and delete the plugin. This plugin makes no changes to the WP database.
Changelog
To upgrade this plugin, remove the old version and replace with the new version. Or just click "Update" from the Plugins screen and let WordPress do it for you automatically.
1.0 (2021/07/14)
- Initial release
1.1 (2022/07/28)
- Tested new version
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Application Passwords Enable: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
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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