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Expire User Passwords vs Disable Application Passwords (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Expire User Passwords

Expire User Passwords

4.2(5)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Disable Application Passwords

Disable Application Passwords

5(9)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Disable Application Passwords

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable Application Passwords has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) while Expire User Passwords leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Expire User Passwords has accumulated 58K+ total downloads while Disable Application Passwords has 44K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Expire User Passwords
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Disable Application Passwords5/5
Total Reviews
5Expire User Passwords
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Disable Application Passwords9
Active Installs
3.0K+Expire User Passwords
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Disable Application Passwords2.0K+
Total Downloads
58K+Expire User Passwords
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Disable Application Passwords44K+
Support Resolution
N/AExpire User Passwords
Disable Application PasswordsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoExpire User Passwords
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Disable Application Passwords1 week ago
First Released
2019Expire User Passwords
Disable Application Passwords2020
Age
7 yearsExpire User Passwords
Disable Application Passwords6 years
WP Requires
4.0+Expire User Passwords
Disable Application Passwords5.6+
PHP Requires
8.1+Expire User Passwords
Disable Application Passwords5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeExpire User Passwords
Disable Application PasswordsFree
Latest Version
1.4.2Expire User Passwords
Disable Application Passwords2.4

Rating Breakdown

Expire User Passwords

4.2/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
20%
3
0%
2
20%
1
0%

Disable Application Passwords

5/5(9 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Expire User Passwords Reviews

by odvir

Stopped working on new WordPress version

Excellent plugin. Unfortunately, after the new WordPress update, it blocks managed users from logging in.

by nasseryo

Everything’s good, need just an update

Everything in the title

by Henry Douglas

Great plugin.

Excellent plugin, solved my problem.

Disable Application Passwords Reviews

by tinaponting

Works Great

Works very great with the Latest, php / wordpress blogs of mine

by scoun

good work

very nice !

by Suki

a “must have”

You could do the same with a Filter, but you would never know if your code is still compatible with the new versions of wordpress. This simple plugin is a “must have” in every wordpress! Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Expire User Passwords or Disable Application Passwords more popular?
Expire User Passwords has 3.0K+ active installations while Disable Application Passwords has 2.0K+. Expire User Passwords is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Expire User Passwords or Disable Application Passwords?
Expire User Passwords has a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Disable Application Passwords has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Expire User Passwords and Disable Application Passwords free?
Expire User Passwords is free and Disable Application Passwords is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Expire User Passwords or Disable Application Passwords?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Expire User Passwords was last updated 1 month ago and Disable Application Passwords was last updated 1 week ago.

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