# Show User Password

> Show User Password has 100+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 4 reviews and 104 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Show User Password shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**“Show User Password” is a small plugin that displays the password field (with MD5 Encryption) to the table of the users section in the WordPress dashboard. It will be added as a column with the other data of each user.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 6,714
- **Downloads (30 days):** 104 (+18.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 23, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.14
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Carlos Martínez Romero (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/carlosmr96/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/show-user-password/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/display/) | #14 | 60 |
| [field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/field/) | #22 | 64 |
| [password](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/password/) | #36 | 156 |
| [show](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/show/) | #18 | 68 |
| [user](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user/) | #60 | 295 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| display | >100 | 10,000 |
| field | >100 | 10,000 |
| password | >100 | 5,855 |
| show | >100 | 10,000 |
| user | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Show User Registration Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-user-registration-date/) | 900+ | 3.8/5 (5) | Feb 23, 2023 | 34/100 |
| 2 | [Last Updated Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/last-updated-shortcode/) | 800+ | 5/5 (10) | Jan 1, 2016 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Show User ID](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-user-id/) | 700+ | 5/5 (3) | Feb 23, 2023 | 34/100 |
| 4 | [Plugins List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugins-list/) | 700+ | 5/5 (12) | Aug 20, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 5 | [User Meta Display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-meta-display/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Jun 4, 2014 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Custom Post Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-order/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 5, 2009 | 42/100 |
| 7 | [LIQUID RWD Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/liquid-rwd-plus/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 28, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 8 | [Display Name Author Permalink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-name-author-permalink/) | 300+ | 4.2/5 (5) | May 31, 2018 | 35/100 |
| 9 | [Widget Display Conditions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-display-conditions/) | 300+ | 4.8/5 (5) | Apr 22, 2021 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [Display During Conditional Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-during-conditional-shortcode/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Feb 7, 2026 | 48/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Show User Password safe to use in 2026?
Show User Password shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Show User Password?
Show User Password is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,714 times since it launched in December 2019. It was downloaded 104 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Show User Password work with WordPress 7.1?
Show User Password is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.14, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Show User Password need?
Show User Password requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Show User Password last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on February 23, 2023 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Show User Password?
Show User Password is developed and maintained by Carlos Martínez Romero.

### What are the best alternatives to Show User Password?
The most popular alternatives to Show User Password are Show User Registration Date (900+ installs), Last Updated Shortcode (800+ installs) and Show User ID (700+ installs).


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