# WP jCryption Security

> WP jCryption Security has 50+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP jCryption Security shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Prevents forms data against sniffing network traffic through encryption provided by jCryption javascript library.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 3,366
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (+3.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5.1
- **Last updated:** May 16, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** andreyk (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/andreyk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-jcryption/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [encryption](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/encryption/) | #7 | 33 |
| [forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forms/) | >100 | 639 |
| [login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login/) | >100 | 923 |
| [password](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/password/) | #48 | 155 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,666 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| encryption | >100 | 1,157 |
| forms | >100 | 10,000 |
| login | >100 | 8,995 |
| password | >100 | 6,489 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 2 | [WP PGP Encrypted Emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-pgp-encrypted-emails/) | 400+ | 4.6/5 (16) | May 25, 2021 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [WP Hashed IDs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hashed-ids/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 17, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [wp2pgpmail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp2pgpmail/) | 80+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Sep 10, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [Semisecure Login Reimagined](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/semisecure-login-reimagined/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 15, 2011 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [JavaScript Obfuscator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/javascript-obfuscator/) | 50+ | 3/5 (2) | May 23, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 8 | [PGP Key Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pgp-key-generator/) | 50+ | 4/5 (4) | Sep 10, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 9 | [Secure Encrypted Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-encrypted-form/) | 40+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 5, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [OpenPGP Form Encryption for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/openpgp-form-encryption/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 17, 2024 | 31/100 |
| 11 | [Init Content Protector – Anti-Copy, Anti-Scrape, Encrypt-All](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/init-content-protector/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 26, 2026 | 74/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP jCryption Security free?
Yes. WP jCryption Security is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP jCryption Security safe to use in 2026?
WP jCryption Security shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP jCryption Security?
WP jCryption Security is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,366 times since it launched in January 2015. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP jCryption Security work with WordPress 7.1?
WP jCryption Security is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP jCryption Security last updated?
The latest version, 0.5.1, was released on May 16, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes WP jCryption Security?
WP jCryption Security is developed and maintained by andreyk.

### What are the best alternatives to WP jCryption Security?
The most popular alternatives to WP jCryption Security are Email Address Encoder (100K+ installs), WP PGP Encrypted Emails (400+ installs) and WP Hashed IDs (100+ installs).


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