Password bcrypt vs MB Challenge response authentication (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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View MB Challenge response authentication Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Password bcrypt has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Password bcrypt has accumulated 30K+ total downloads while MB Challenge response authentication has 861.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Password bcrypt | MB Challenge response authentication | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 30K+ | ◄ | 861 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2021 | |
| Age | 10 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | 5.7.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Password bcrypt
◄MB Challenge response authenticationN/A
Total Reviews
3Password bcrypt
◄MB Challenge response authentication0
Active Installs
2.0K+Password bcrypt
◄MB Challenge response authentication0
Total Downloads
30K+Password bcrypt
◄MB Challenge response authentication861
Support Resolution
N/APassword bcrypt
MB Challenge response authenticationN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoPassword bcrypt
►MB Challenge response authentication4 years ago
First Released
2016Password bcrypt
MB Challenge response authentication2021
Age
10 yearsPassword bcrypt
MB Challenge response authentication5 years
WP Requires
4.4+Password bcrypt
MB Challenge response authentication5.7.0+
PHP Requires
false+Password bcrypt
MB Challenge response authenticationfalse+
Business Model
FreePassword bcrypt
MB Challenge response authenticationFree
Latest Version
1.0.3Password bcrypt
MB Challenge response authentication1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Password bcrypt
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
MB Challenge response authentication
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Password bcrypt Reviews
by Ward
Works Perfectly
Awesome!
by Martin Hlavac
Simply the best
Simple solution of an important issue
by Michal Danko
Important plugin!
Every WordPress installation needs password hashing with bcrypt. Thanks 🙂
MB Challenge response authentication Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Password bcrypt or MB Challenge response authentication more popular?
Password bcrypt has 2.0K+ active installations while MB Challenge response authentication has 0. Password bcrypt is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Password bcrypt or MB Challenge response authentication?
Password bcrypt has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while MB Challenge response authentication has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Password bcrypt and MB Challenge response authentication free?
Password bcrypt is free and MB Challenge response authentication is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Password bcrypt or MB Challenge response authentication?
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?
Password bcrypt was last updated 9 years ago and MB Challenge response authentication was last updated 4 years ago.
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