Password Policy Manager
by miniOrange · Security
Also makes 43 other plugins · 77.8K+ installs across the portfolio →
Enforce strong passwords with expiry, reset, score checks, inactive user lock, and user password management using Password Policy Manager.
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Health
A 87/100
no flags
Active installs
6K+
≈6.9K estimated
Momentum
-6%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “password security” for “enforce”. “password security” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #16. “enforce” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
87 health vs 66 average across 1,776 Security plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →5.2%
of downloads still active
At least 6K of 115.2K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Security plugin keeps 1.4%, across 1,060 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Security plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 2 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Most to gain: Rating quality
Updated 67 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.4★ over 14 reviews, smoothed to 4.17★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Too few reviews to rank on quality — nudge happy users to leave one.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
38
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
21%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.4
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| password policy | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| password strength your tag | #1 | #3 | up 1 |
| custom password policy | #1 | #3 | 0 |
| policy | #3 | #7 | down 1 |
| strong password your tag | #3 | #7 | 0 |
| secure password your tag | #5 | #11 | 0 |
| password | #6 | #10 | up 1 |
| reset password your tag | #7 | #11 | down 1 |
| enforce | #8 | #13 | 0 |
| inactive | #9 | #15 | down 1 |
| expiry password | #4 | #5 | — |
| password expiry | #4 | #5 | — |
| inactive user | #11 | #15 | down 2 |
| enforce secure passwords | #5 | #12 | 0 |
| password security your tag | #16 | #21 | up 1 |
| strong | #14 | #21 | down 1 |
| passwords | #14 | #21 | up 3 |
| no password | #6 | #13 | up 1 |
| strength | #7 | #12 | 0 |
| content security policy | #14 | #21 | 0 |
69 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 41 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “password security” for “enforce”. “password security” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #16. “enforce” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “password security”. #16 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 6.4K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
2
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v2.0.8 · 26 Aug 2026
33
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 96% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “6K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 12 months ago; the previous band took 13 months to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 17 Jan 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Lukas Cech1.6y ago
Although the plugin’s description claims “Auto Password Expiry” is included in the FREE, it isn’t really. What is included in the free version is a 7 week expiry that you can’t change. That’s misleading – if this was in the description, I wouldn’t have bothered installing it. 7 weeks is way too frequent, even corporate giants use 3 months password expiry.I know you need users to have a reason to upgrade to premium (there are plenty of good premium features) – but without the ability to set our own password expiry, this plugin is just a glorified password strength enforcer (Wordfence does that anyway).
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ markkim2.6y ago
I had a little problem with the page redirect which was solved very quickly and professionally
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ start253.3y ago
does what you need it to do. customer service is super responsive!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ shaypenini3.3y ago
We have many websites, and it became a problem to follow and maintain password policy across all sites.Tested several solutions and came across miniOrange – Password Policy Manager and it performed very well.Their support has been amazing, and they have made some extra professional customization to fit our exact requirements.We would recommend it for anyone to use 😊
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Dave3.4y ago
We’re using this plugin on a site where strong passwords and password compliance are a must, and Password Policy Manager does a wonderful job. The interface is clear and has everything we need without being overwhelming with options. The plugin has been made with attention to detail and has some nice touches that make it easy for users to set a password that matches the policies set in the admin. This way it helps create a good user-experience. Best of all, the developers offer excellent support, both in the free and premium versions. Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ rlippmann3.5y ago
Since the first hour of creating new wordpress-blogs we are under constant attack. I have to prove that the people I take care of don’t use easy passwords for laziness. I do not have any trouble, works great for me.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cegepp3.8y ago
I installed this plugin briefly on a production server (bad idea!) to evaluate, not expecting it to destroy existing protection on sensitive pages. This happened simply by activating the plugin. If you have password-protected pages, those pages will instantly lose their protection once this plugin is employed. Thankfully, I only had one page to fix, but it was still a catastrophic discovery since I only discovered the issue randomly and after 10 hours had passed. A security plugin should at the minimum not make a site less secure once it is installed. I hope the development team of this plugin will make the appropriate changes to prevent this kind of behavior in the future.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ bydwebdesign3.9y ago
I had problems with license key activation, Support helped on the spot and always checking if everything was ok, the problem was solved fast, we are thankful for the help.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.0.7 Security fixes Performance optimization Compatibility with WordPress 7.0 2.0.7
- — Version 2.0.6 Security Fixes – User Profile 2.0.6
- — Version 2.0.5 Vulnerability Fixes 2.0.5
- — Version 2.0.4 Code Optimizations 2.0.4
- — Version 2.0.3 Vulnerability Fixes Compatibility with WordPress 6.8 2.0.3
- — Version 2.0.2 Bug fixes Improvement – Password Reset Form Compatibility with WP 6.7.2 2.0.2
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 2 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.0.8). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched High · 8.8 Password Policy Manager <= 2.0.4 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation via Account Takeover ↗2025-06-05 CVE-2025-31019 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 2.0.4 Patched in 2.0.5
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 5 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 29 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 6 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 6 of 6 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms and 3 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 7 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 7,081 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-10-24 5K+ → 6K+ up after 378 days in tier
- 2024-10-11 4K+ → 5K+ up after 363 days in tier
- 2023-10-14 3K+ → 4K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2023-10-13 4K+ → 3K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2023-10-12 3K+ → 4K+ up after 373 days in tier
- 2022-10-04 2K+ → 3K+ up after 186 days in tier
- 2022-04-01 600+ → 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).
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Teydea Login Security – Password Policy, Complexity Rules & Expiration 400+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags A -
Secure Password Generator 10+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags - G Gss Password Generator — installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags
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Frontend Reset Password 10K+ installs · 4.3★ · 1 shared tag B -
Password Strength for WooCommerce 1K+ installs · 4.0★ · 1 shared tag D -
MASS Users Password Reset 600+ installs · 4.0★ · 1 shared tag B
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