This simple plugin allows the WordPress site administrator to enforce minimal password requirements on its user.
As of April 2026, Password Rules is a WordPress user plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.9K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2010. Last updated 15 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: User Role Editor.
This simple plugin allows the WordPress site administrator to enforce minimal password requirements on its user. You can specify a minimal password length. You can also demand that users input uppercase characters, digits or special characters. This only effects password changes. Existing passwords will not be validated.
| WordPress | 3.0.0+ requiredTested up to 3.0.5 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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