Password bcrypt vs WpCrypt (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 WpCrypt has 2.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Password bcrypt | WpCrypt | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 30K+ | ◄ | 2.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2013 | |
| Age | 10 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.3 | 0.1 |
Rating
5/5Password bcrypt
WpCrypt5/5
Total Reviews
3Password bcrypt
◄WpCrypt1
Active Installs
2.0K+Password bcrypt
◄WpCrypt10
Total Downloads
30K+Password bcrypt
◄WpCrypt2.6K+
Support Resolution
N/APassword bcrypt
WpCryptN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoPassword bcrypt
◄WpCrypt10 years ago
First Released
2016Password bcrypt
WpCrypt2013
Age
10 yearsPassword bcrypt
WpCrypt13 years
WP Requires
4.4+Password bcrypt
WpCrypt3.3+
PHP Requires
false+Password bcrypt
WpCryptfalse+
Business Model
FreePassword bcrypt
WpCryptFree
Latest Version
1.0.3Password bcrypt
WpCrypt0.1
Rating Breakdown
Password bcrypt
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WpCrypt
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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 🙂
WpCrypt Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Password bcrypt or WpCrypt more popular?
Password bcrypt has 2.0K+ active installations while WpCrypt has 10. Password bcrypt is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Password bcrypt or WpCrypt?
Password bcrypt has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while WpCrypt has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Password bcrypt and WpCrypt free?
Password bcrypt is free and WpCrypt is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Password bcrypt or WpCrypt?
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 WpCrypt was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.