PGP Key Generator
A plugin to generate private and public PGP keys. No need to install any software to encrypt and decrypt PGP messages.
Solid choice
PGP Key Generator is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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 PGP Key Generator stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| contact form | >100 |
| encryption | #58 |
| gnupg | #1 |
| key generator | #2 |
| pgp | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 4 reviews
About PGP Key Generator
From the official readme · v1.13Description
With PGP Key Generator, your visitors can generate their own private and public PGP keys. It is also possible to use the plugin to encrypt and unencrypt a PGP message.
Check https://wp2pgpmail.com for more info.
Is it secure ?
- All code is implememented in readable Javascript.
- You can verify the source code.
- No binaries are loaded from a server or used embedded.
- No hidden transfer of plain text.
This plugin is based on the tool developed by Ian Purton.
Installation
- Upload and extract the content of ‘pgp-key-generator.zip’ to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Place the tag [pgp_key_generator] in the HTML code of the page you want to see the form generator
- Enjoy!
Frequently asked questions
PGP Key Generator is not available in my language. What can I do ?
You can translate PGP Key Generator in your language, then submit your translation, so everybody would can use it. To do it, we have a project hosted at Transifex where you can add the translation in your language. It’s simple, fast and effective. Or: Download and install Poedit Open the PGP Key Generator POT file from pgp-key-generator/i18n/pgp-key-generator.pot Go to File => Save as… to save your translations in a PO file (pgp-key-generator-fr_FR.po for example) Once the translation done, go to File => Save as… again to generate the MO file Send us the PO and MO files to…
Changelog
1.13
- Improving interface
1.12
- Changing script order for loading
1.10
- Updating OpenPGP library to v4.10.10
1.09
- Update for WordPress 5.0
1.08
- Removing Bootstrap style
- Improving interface
- Updating OpenPGP library to v3.0.9
1.07
- Updating OpenPGP library to v2.6.2
For developers
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FAQ
PGP Key Generator: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is PGP Key Generator free?
Yes. PGP Key Generator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PGP Key Generator safe to use in 2026?
PGP Key Generator is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PGP Key Generator?
PGP Key Generator is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,256 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 102 times in the last 30 days.
Does PGP Key Generator work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested PGP Key Generator up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 2.9.2 or newer.
What PHP version does PGP Key Generator need?
PGP Key Generator requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was PGP Key Generator last updated?
The latest version, 1.13, was released on September 10, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes PGP Key Generator?
PGP Key Generator is developed and maintained by wp2pgpmail.
What are the best alternatives to PGP Key Generator?
The most popular alternatives to PGP Key Generator are Contact Form 7 (10M+ installs), Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs) and WPForms (5M+ installs).
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