Simple Password Policy
This plugin empowers site administrators to establish and enforce password policies for users, ensuring compliance with the defined security standards. By implementing this tool, you can effectively prevent users from…
Use with caution
Simple Password Policy works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Needs PHP 8.1 or newer
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 Simple Password Policy stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| password | >100 |
| password policy | #60 |
| policy | >100 |
| security | >100 |
About Simple Password Policy
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
This plugin empowers site administrators to establish and enforce password policies for users, ensuring compliance with the defined security standards. By implementing this tool, you can effectively prevent users from choosing weak or easily guessable passwords.
With this plugin, you gain the flexibility to configure various password requirements, such as complexity rules (e.g., length, character types), expiration policies, and more, enhancing the overall security of your site.
Enhance the security of your WordPress site with the Simple Password Policy plugin. This straightforward tool allows you to enforce robust password policies for all users, significantly improving your site’s protection against unauthorized access and password guessing attacks.
Key Features
- Password Length Requirement: Set a minimum length for passwords to prevent short, easily guessable passwords.
- Character Variety: Require passwords to include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
- Password Expiration: Set passwords to expire after a specified period, prompting users to update their passwords regularly.
Benefits
- Improved Security: Protect your site from brute-force attacks and unauthorized access by enforcing strong password policies.
- Compliance: Meet security standards by implementing robust password policies.
- User Guidance: Help users create strong, unique passwords with clear instructions.
GitHub
The Simple Password Policy plugin is available also on GitHub – Simple Password Policy.
How it works?
After installation, you can establish a password policy or require users to change weak passwords upon login.
See Room for Improvement?
Awesome! There are several ways you can get involved to help enhance Simple Password Policy:
Report Bugs: If you encounter a bug, error, or any other issue, please report it! Simply create a new topic in the plugin forum. Once a developer verifies the bug, they’ll file an official report on GitHub, where the issue will be addressed.
Suggest New Features: Got a great idea? We’d love to hear it! Start a new topic in the plugin forum to share your suggestion, explaining why the feature would be valuable. This opens up the discussion and helps us prioritize new enhancements.
Submit Pull Requests: If you’re a developer, the best way to contribute is by helping with existing issues on GitHub. Be sure to check out our contributing guide for developers to get started.
Thank you for helping us make Simple Password Policy better for everyone!
The plugin is available also on GitHub – Simple Password Policy.
Installation
There are 3 ways to install this plugin:
The super-easy way
- Navigate to WPA > the Plugins and click the
Add Newbutton. - Search for
Simple Password Policy. - Click to install.
- Activate the plugin.
- A new sub-menu
Passwordswill appear in your Admin Settings menu.
The easy way
- Download the plugin (.zip file) on the right column of this page
- Navigate to WPA > the Plugins and click the
Add Newbutton. - Select button
Upload Plugin. - Upload the .zip file you just downloaded.
- Activate the plugin.
- A new sub-menu
Passwordswill appear in your Admin Settings menu.
The old and reliable way (FTP)
- Upload
simple-password-policyfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- A new sub-menu
Passwordswill appear in your Admin Settings menu.
Frequently asked questions
I have a problem with the plugin, or I want to suggest a feature. Where can I do this?
You can do it on Support Threads, but please add your ticket to Github Issues.
Changelog
Project maintained on GitHub at iworks/simple-password-policy.
1.0.4 – 2026-07-20
- Dependencies: Updated the iWorks Options module to version 3.1.1.
1.0.3 – 2026-06-17
- Dependencies: Updated the iWorks Options module to version 3.1.0 and the iWorks Rate module to version 2.3.2.
1.0.2 – 2025-09-25
- Improvement: The admin password configuration is now available in the Users menu.
- Fix: The password score is now shown on user list.
1.0.1 – 2025-07-09
- Dependencies: Updated the iWorks Options module to version 3.0.7 and the iWorks Rate module to version 2.3.1.
1.0.0 – 2025-03-14
- Initial Release
For developers
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FAQ
Simple Password Policy: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is Simple Password Policy free?
Yes. Simple Password Policy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Password Policy safe to use in 2026?
Simple Password Policy works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Password Policy?
Simple Password Policy is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 789 times since it launched in April 2025. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Password Policy work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Password Policy is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Simple Password Policy need?
Simple Password Policy requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Simple Password Policy last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on July 20, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Simple Password Policy?
Simple Password Policy is developed and maintained by iworks (Marcin Pietrzak).
What are the best alternatives to Simple Password Policy?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Password Policy are PPWP (30K+ installs), Google Authenticator (20K+ installs) and Frontend Reset Password (10K+ installs).
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