Is Ballast Security Hashing free?

Yes, Ballast Security Hashing is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Ballast Security Hashing?

Ballast Security Hashing has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Ballast Security Hashing alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Ballast Security Hashing include Password bcrypt, Twitter Hash Tag Widget, Append to menu links. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Ballast Security Hashing work with the latest WordPress?

Ballast Security Hashing has been tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. It requires WordPress 2.0.2+ and PHP false+.

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Ballast Security Hashing

Name: Ballast Security Hashing
Author: BallastSecurity

This plugin drastically increases the security of the hash used to store passwords

By BallastSecurity·Hash·Free

·10 active installs·Updated 13 years ago

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As of April 2026, Ballast Security Hashing is a WordPress hash plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.7K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.0.2+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 13 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Password bcrypt.

0/5Rating

10active installs

2.7K+total downloads

14 yearssince 2012

Overview

This plugin seamlessly changes your stored password hash to a far stronger one. The hash that it is changed to is
generated with a variety of variations on PBKDF2, including my own ARC4PBKDF2 which adds custom ARC4 encryption
during the hashing processs, then a SHA-1 to meet size constraints. This plugin exponentially increases the strength
of your stored password.