Disable Application Passwords

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 21% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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Reviewers are consistently happy, calling it a simple must-have that removes the application passwords feature cleanly, with the newest one saying it still works on current WordPress and PHP.

1. ★★★★★ tinaponting

   5mo ago

   Works very great with the Latest, php / wordpress blogs of mine

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2. ★★★★★ scoun

   3.0y ago

   very nice !

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3. ★★★★★ Suki

   4.8y ago

   You could do the same with a Filter, but you would never know if your code is still compatible with the new versions of wordpress. This simple plugin is a “must have” in every wordpress! Thank you!

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4. ★★★★★ Kyler Boudreau

   4.8y ago

   Jeff Star at Perishable Press has done it again. If you’re new to his stuff, you definitely need to take a closer look. Thanks for this plugin! I just installed it on all of my sites.

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5. ★★★★★ Jean Werk

   5.5y ago

   I was going to write my own one-liner plugin but I trust Jeff’s plugins 🙂

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6. ★★★★★ 1yearplan

   5.7y ago

   I kiss you Mr Star for this useful plugin that removes the unwanted application-password feature.

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7. ★★★★★ Panos

   5.7y ago

   Usefull plugin from the credible Jeff the Star! Stay safe mr. Starr!

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8. ★★★★★ Jimmy Lee

   5.7y ago

   Ask and you shall receive! Brought up the need to Mr. Starr and POOF! Again, thanks Jeff!

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 2.6 Updates plugin settings page Tests on WordPress 7.1 2.6
2. — Version 2.5 Improves readme.txt documentation Tests on WordPress 7.0 Full changelog @ https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/disable-application-passwords.txt 2.5

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 10 languages, 10 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2022-10-25 1K+ → 2K+ up after 1 days in tier
2. 2022-10-24 2K+ → 1K+ down after 9 days in tier
3. 2022-10-15 1K+ → 2K+ up after 1 days in tier
4. 2022-10-14 2K+ → 1K+ down after 1 days in tier
5. 2022-10-13 1K+ → 2K+ up

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Application Passwords Enable 800+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags D
• A Application Passwords Manager 100+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags D
• C Classic Widgets 2M+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag B
• Disable Comments 100K+ installs · 3.8★ · 1 shared tag B
• D Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) 60K+ installs · 4.9★ · 1 shared tag A
• Disable Search 30K+ installs · 4.3★ · 1 shared tag C

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Disable Application Passwords: 2K+ active installs, 5.0★ (9 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/disable-application-passwords