# Password-policy

> Password-policy has 10+ active installs and 210 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Password-policy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**A plugin wordpress for enhance the password policy. Major features in Password-policy include: Disable the confirm Use of Weak Password checkbox for users. Enhance the password policy with multiple options like number…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 9,743
- **Downloads (30 days):** 210 (+26.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.6
- **Last updated:** Jun 4, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kirua78 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kirua93/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/password-policy/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom password policy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-password-policy/) | #1 | 1 |
| [password policy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/password-policy/) | #2 | 4 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,616 |
| [user security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-security/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom password policy | >100 | 1,553 |
| password policy | #68 | 2,485 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| user security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Password-policy free?
Yes. Password-policy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Password-policy safe to use in 2026?
Password-policy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Password-policy?
Password-policy is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,743 times since it launched in November 2020. It was downloaded 210 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Password-policy work with WordPress 7.1?
Password-policy is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Password-policy need?
Password-policy requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Password-policy last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on June 4, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Password-policy?
Password-policy is developed and maintained by kirua78.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/password-policy/ · Generated 2026-10-07 18:19 UTC by PageForge