Password bcrypt vs Ballast Security Hashing (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Password bcrypt has accumulated 30K+ total downloads while Ballast Security Hashing has 2.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Password bcrypt | Ballast Security Hashing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 30K+ | ◄ | 2.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2012 | |
| Age | 10 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | 2.0.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.3 | 1.2.1 |
Rating
5/5Password bcrypt
◄Ballast Security HashingN/A
Total Reviews
3Password bcrypt
◄Ballast Security Hashing0
Active Installs
2.0K+Password bcrypt
◄Ballast Security Hashing10
Total Downloads
30K+Password bcrypt
◄Ballast Security Hashing2.7K+
Support Resolution
N/APassword bcrypt
Ballast Security HashingN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoPassword bcrypt
◄Ballast Security Hashing13 years ago
First Released
2016Password bcrypt
Ballast Security Hashing2012
Age
10 yearsPassword bcrypt
Ballast Security Hashing14 years
WP Requires
4.4+Password bcrypt
Ballast Security Hashing2.0.2+
PHP Requires
false+Password bcrypt
Ballast Security Hashingfalse+
Business Model
FreePassword bcrypt
Ballast Security HashingFree
Latest Version
1.0.3Password bcrypt
Ballast Security Hashing1.2.1
Rating Breakdown
Password bcrypt
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Ballast Security Hashing
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 🙂
Ballast Security Hashing Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Password bcrypt or Ballast Security Hashing more popular?
Password bcrypt has 2.0K+ active installations while Ballast Security Hashing has 10. Password bcrypt is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Password bcrypt or Ballast Security Hashing?
Password bcrypt has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Ballast Security Hashing has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Password bcrypt and Ballast Security Hashing free?
Password bcrypt is free and Ballast Security Hashing is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Password bcrypt or Ballast Security Hashing?
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 Ballast Security Hashing was last updated 13 years ago.
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