Is Force Password Change free?

Yes, Force Password Change is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Force Password Change?

Force Password Change has 500 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Force Password Change alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Force Password Change include User Role Editor, Manage Notification E-mails, Username Changer. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Force Password Change work with the latest WordPress?

Force Password Change has been tested up to WordPress 5.5.18. It requires WordPress 3.2+ and PHP false+.

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Force Password Change

Name: Force Password Change
Rating: 4 (4 reviews)
Author: Simon Blackbourn

Require users to change their password on first login.

By Simon Blackbourn·User·Free

4(4 reviews)

·500 active installs·Updated 5 years ago

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As of April 2026, Force Password Change is a WordPress user plugin with 500 active installations and a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews. It has been downloaded 14K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.2+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 5 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: User Role Editor.

4/54 reviews

500active installs

14K+total downloads

14 yearssince 2012

Overview

This plugin redirects newly-registered users to the Admin -> Edit Profile page when they first log in. Until they have changed their password, they will not be able to access either the front-end or other admin pages. An admin notice is also displayed informing them that they must change their password.

New administrators must also change their password, but as a safety measure they can also access the Admin -> Plugins page.