PluginSift
PluginsThemesCompare
Directory
  • Plugins
  • Themes
  • Compare Plugins
Plugin Comparisons
  • SEO
  • Security
  • Ecommerce
  • Page Builders
  • Caching
  • Backup
  • Forms
  • Analytics
Resources
  • About
  • Contact
  • llms.txt

© 2026 PluginSift. Data sourced from WordPress.org. · [email protected]

  1. Home
  2. Plugins
  3. Security
  4. WP Password Policy
WP Password Policy icon

WP Password Policy

Define and enforce password policies for your WordPress site with length, complexity, and expiration rules.

By Teydea Studio·Security·Free + Premium
5(1 reviews)
·100 active installs·Updated 2 weeks ago
DownloadVisit HomepageCompare

As of April 2026, WP Password Policy is a WordPress security plugin with 100 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 4.9K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 6.6+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2024. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Support resolution rate: 100%. Top alternative: Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware….

5/51 reviews
100active installs
100%resolved
2 yearssince 2024

Overview

WP Password Policy lets you define and enforce password policies for all users on your WordPress site.

Set rules for password length, complexity (uppercase, lowercase, digits, special characters), restricted characters, password expiration, and more. The plugin validates passwords on login, registration, password changes, and during active sessions — automatically redirecting users to reset non-compliant passwords.

Key benefits:

  • Enforce password length and complexity rules from a single settings page.
  • Set password expiration to ensure users update their passwords regularly.
  • Require users to confirm their current password before making changes.
  • Compatible with WordPress multisite networks.

Whether you manage a personal blog, a membership site, or a multisite network, WP Password Po…

Read full description on WordPress.org

Screenshots

Ratings & Reviews

51 reviews
5 ★
1
4 ★
0
3 ★
0
2 ★
0
1 ★
0

Compatibility

WordPress6.6+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4
PHP7.4+ required

Top Alternatives to WP Password Policy

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security icon
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
4.75.0M+ installsUpdated 3 months ago
ViewCompare
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth icon
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…
3.83.0M+ installsUpdated 1 month ago
ViewCompare
Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) icon
Really Simple Security – Simple and…
4.93.0M+ installsUpdated 5 days ago
ViewCompare
Hostinger Tools icon
Hostinger Tools
3.13.0M+ installsUpdated 2 days ago
ViewCompare
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login Security, 2FA, Brute Force Protection & Firewall icon
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login…
4.92.0M+ installsUpdated 1 week ago
ViewCompare
View all security plugins →

Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

3.6.1 (2026-03-20)

  • Plugin icon and assets updated
  • Security hardening – added missing escaping
  • Dependencies updated
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Teydea StudioTeydea StudioBartosz GadomskiBartosz Gadomski
Plugin Info
Version
3.6.1
Last Updated
Mar 20, 2026
WP Requires
6.6+
Tested Up To
6.9.4
PHP Requires
7.4+
Active Installs
100
Downloads
4.9K+
Added
Apr 19, 2024
Business
Commercial

Tags

securitypasswordspassword policystrong passwordpassword strength

Developer

T
Teydea Studio
4 plugins0.0M+ total installs
View all plugins →

Quick Compare

WP Password Policy vs Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…→WP Password Policy vs Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…→WP Password Policy vs Really Simple Security – Simple and…→

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Analysis and metrics by PluginSift.