Show User Password
“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.
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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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3/5 from only 4 reviews
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
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 Show User Password stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| display | >100 |
| field | >100 |
| password | >100 |
| show | >100 |
| user | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 4 reviews
About Show User Password
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
“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.
Features
- Displays the user password at Users table
Installation
The Plugin can be installed in two ways.
Manual instalation
- Download and upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/show-user-password directory from the WordPress plugin repository.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress admin.
WordPress interface instalation
- Open the plugin Interface in the wordpress admin and click on “Add new”.
- In the Search box enter “Show User Password” and hit Enter.
- Click on “Install” to install the plugin.
- Activate the plugin.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the configuration?
This plugin will start working as soon as you activate it. There is no need to configure it.
Where can I see the passwords (MD5) of the users?
To see the Passwords of the users you have to go to WordPress dashboard and then click on ‘Users’
For developers
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FAQ
Show User Password: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
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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