WP Hash Password
Requires at least: 3.2.1 Tested up to: 4.2 Stable tag: 1.0.7 Replaces the pluggable wordpress function wp_hash_password()
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 5
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 26 Apr 2015
- Added
- Feb 2013
- Downloads
- 9,042
Our analysis
AI-assistedWP Hash Password is a WordPress plugin that enhances password security by replacing the default wp_hash_password() function with a more secure bcrypt hashing method. After activating the plugin, users are required to create new passwords to benefit from the improved security features.
This plugin is suitable for WordPress site owners who are concerned about password security and want to ensure that user passwords are stored in a more secure manner.
Best for: WordPress site owners looking to improve password security.
What it does well
- ✓Replaces the default password hashing function
- ✓Uses bcrypt for enhanced security
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Active installation count of 100
Where it falls short
- •Requires users to create new passwords after activation
- •Last updated in April 2015
Verdict
WP Hash Password offers a straightforward solution for enhancing password security on WordPress sites, though its last update was several years ago.
From the developer
Ninos's own description of WP Hash Password, lightly tidied.
This plugin replaces the pluggable wordpress function wp_hash_password() for a better security. The passwords are hashed with bcrypt. After activation the users should create new passwords.