Password bcrypt vs WP Argon2 Password Hashing (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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WP Argon2 Password Hashing
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10 active installs
Free
Updated 7 years ago
View WP Argon2 Password Hashing 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 WP Argon2 Password Hashing has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Password bcrypt | WP Argon2 Password Hashing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 30K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2018 | |
| Age | 10 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Password bcrypt
◄WP Argon2 Password HashingN/A
Total Reviews
3Password bcrypt
◄WP Argon2 Password Hashing0
Active Installs
2.0K+Password bcrypt
◄WP Argon2 Password Hashing10
Total Downloads
30K+Password bcrypt
◄WP Argon2 Password Hashing1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/APassword bcrypt
WP Argon2 Password HashingN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoPassword bcrypt
►WP Argon2 Password Hashing7 years ago
First Released
2016Password bcrypt
WP Argon2 Password Hashing2018
Age
10 yearsPassword bcrypt
WP Argon2 Password Hashing8 years
WP Requires
4.4+Password bcrypt
WP Argon2 Password Hashing3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Password bcrypt
WP Argon2 Password Hashing7.2+
Business Model
FreePassword bcrypt
WP Argon2 Password HashingFree
Latest Version
1.0.3Password bcrypt
WP Argon2 Password Hashing1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Password bcrypt
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Argon2 Password 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 🙂
WP Argon2 Password Hashing Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Password bcrypt or WP Argon2 Password Hashing more popular?
Password bcrypt has 2.0K+ active installations while WP Argon2 Password Hashing has 10. Password bcrypt is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Password bcrypt or WP Argon2 Password Hashing?
Password bcrypt has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while WP Argon2 Password Hashing has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Password bcrypt and WP Argon2 Password Hashing free?
Password bcrypt is free and WP Argon2 Password Hashing is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Password bcrypt or WP Argon2 Password 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 WP Argon2 Password Hashing was last updated 7 years ago.
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