Jeff Starr

Does one thing: disables the “Application Passwords” feature.
Activate this plugin to completely disable the new Application Passwords functionality (added in WP version 5.6). To re-enable Application Passwords, simply deactivate the plugin.
Features
<ul>
<li>Lightweight – only one line of code.</li>
<li>Simple to use – activate and done.</li>
<li>No settings to worry about.</li>
<li>Easy peasy.</li>
</ul>
Why is this useful?
Because not every website is the same. Not every website needs this feature. Also disabling application passwords helps to limit unnecessary exposure and eliminate unwanted functionality (i.e., bloat). Whatever the reason, it is your choice. That’s the beauty of WordPress. So if, for whatever reason, you decide that application passwords should be disabled, this plugin will do it with a click.
More infos
For more information about the new Application Passwords feature:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/11/05/application-passwords-integration-guide/" rel="nofollow ugc">Application Passwords: Integration Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://perishablepress.com/wordpress-disable-application-passwords/" rel="nofollow ugc">Free Plugin: Disable Application Passwords</a></li>
</ul>
Privacy
This plugin does not collect or store any user data. It does not set any cookies, and it does not connect to any third-party locations. Thus, this plugin does not affect user privacy in any way.
Disable Application Passwords is developed and maintained by <a href="https://x.com/perishable" rel="nofollow ugc">Jeff Starr</a>, 15-year <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress developer</a> and <a href="https://books.perishablepress.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">book author</a>.
Support development
I develop and maintain this free plugin with love for the WordPress community. To show support, you can <a href="https://monzillamedia.com/donate.html" rel="nofollow ugc">make a donation</a> or purchase one of my books:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wp-tao.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">The Tao of WordPress</a></li>
<li><a href="https://digwp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Digging into WordPress</a></li>
<li><a href="https://htaccessbook.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">.htaccess made easy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp-tao.com/wordpress-themes-book/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Themes In Depth</a></li>
<li><a href="https://books.perishablepress.com/downloads/wizards-collection-sql-recipes-wordpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Wizard’s SQL Recipes for WordPress</a></li>
</ul>
And/or purchase one of my premium WordPress plugins:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/bbq-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">BBQ Pro</a> – Blazing fast WordPress firewall</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/blackhole-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Blackhole Pro</a> – Automatically block bad bots</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/banhammer-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Banhammer Pro</a> – Monitor traffic and ban the bad guys</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">GA Google Analytics Pro</a> – Connect WordPress to Google Analytics</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/head-meta-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Head Meta Pro</a> – Ultimate Meta Tags for WordPress</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/simple-ajax-chat-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Simple Ajax Chat Pro</a> – Unlimited chat rooms</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/usp-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">USP Pro</a> – Unlimited front-end forms</li>
</ul>
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Disable Application Passwords

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.

Another Exceptional Plugin

Activate this plugin to disable the Application Passwords feature that was added in WP v5.6.

Bartosz Gadomski

Teydea Studio

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:
<ul>
<li>Enforce password length and complexity rules from a single settings page.</li>
<li>Set password expiration to ensure users update their passwords regularly.</li>
<li>Require users to confirm their current password before making changes.</li>
<li>Compatible with WordPress multisite networks.</li>
</ul>
Whether you manage a personal blog, a membership site, or a multisite network, WP Password Policy helps you maintain consistent password standards across all user accounts.
Learn more at <a href="https://wppasswordpolicy.com/?utm_source=WP+Password+Policy" rel="nofollow ugc">wppasswordpolicy.com</a>.
Why password policies matter
Weak passwords remain one of the most common entry points for unauthorized access to WordPress sites. Enforcing password rules helps reduce this risk and supports compliance with security best practices.
<h3>Features</h3>
<h4>Free Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Minimum password length — Set and enforce the minimum number of characters for user passwords.</li>
<li>Maximum password length — Limit password length to prevent denial-of-service attacks caused by hashing very long passwords.</li>
<li>Password complexity rules — Require a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, digits, special characters, and a minimum number of unique characters.</li>
<li>Consecutive username symbols — Restrict how many consecutive characters from the username can appear in the password.</li>
<li>Restricted characters — Block specific characters from being used in passwords.</li>
<li>Maximum password age — Force users to update their passwords periodically (e.g., every 30 days).</li>
<li>Minimum password age — Prevent users from changing their password too frequently, discouraging rapid cycling back to an old password.</li>
<li>Require current password — Add a “Current Password” field to the user profile screen and validate it before allowing password changes.</li>
<li>Custom password hints — Replace the default WordPress password hint with a policy-specific hint based on active rules.</li>
<li>Site Health integration — A Site Health test reports whether your plugin settings are properly configured.</li>
<li>Multisite/network support — Works with both standard and multisite WordPress installations.</li>
<li><a href="https://wppasswordpolicy.com/features/ai-integration/?utm_source=WP+Password+Policy" rel="nofollow ugc">AI integration</a> — On WordPress 6.9+ with the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/mcp-adapter/" rel="ugc">MCP Adapter</a> plugin, list, configure, and delete password policies through natural language commands from any connected AI provider.</li>
<li>Translation-ready — Localize the plugin into any language.</li>
</ul>
<h4>PRO Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wppasswordpolicy.com/features/passwords-reuse-prevention/?utm_source=WP+Password+Policy" rel="nofollow ugc">Prevent password reuse</a> — Block users from reusing their previous passwords, encouraging new, unique passwords every time.</li>
<li><a href="https://wppasswordpolicy.com/features/dedicated-policies-by-user-and-or-role/?utm_source=WP+Password+Policy" rel="nofollow ugc">Custom password policies per role or user</a> — Assign different password rules for administrators, editors, WooCommerce customers, or specific users.</li>
<li><a href="https://wppasswordpolicy.com/features/restricted-passwords-list/?utm_source=WP+Password+Policy" rel="nofollow ugc">Block common, weak passwords</a> — Over 100,000 common passwords are blocked, preventing users from choosing easy-to-guess passwords.</li>
<li>Integrations:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wppasswordpolicy.com/integrations/woocommerce/?utm_source=WP+Password+Policy" rel="nofollow ugc">WooCommerce integration</a> — Enforce password policies on WooCommerce login, registration, checkout account creation (including Store API), account details, password change, and password reset forms. Replaces WooCommerce’s built-in password strength meter with your policy rules.</li>
<li><a href="https://wppasswordpolicy.com/integrations/ultimate-member/?utm_source=WP+Password+Policy" rel="nofollow ugc">Ultimate Member integration</a> — Enforce password policies within Ultimate Member registration, login, password reset, and password change forms. Disables Ultimate Member’s built-in password strength option to avoid conflicts.</li>
<li><a href="https://wppasswordpolicy.com/integrations/tutor-lms/?utm_source=WP+Password+Policy" rel="nofollow ugc">Tutor LMS integration</a> — Enforce password policies on Tutor LMS student and instructor registration, login, password change, and password reset forms.</li>
<li><a href="https://wppasswordpolicy.com/integrations/lifterlms/?utm_source=WP+Password+Policy" rel="nofollow ugc">LifterLMS integration</a> — Enforce password policies on LifterLMS registration (including checkout), account password change, and password reset forms. Replaces LifterLMS’s built-in password strength meter with your policy rules.</li>
<li><a href="https://wppasswordpolicy.com/integrations/learnpress/?utm_source=WP+Password+Policy" rel="nofollow ugc">LearnPress integration</a> — Enforce password policies on LearnPress registration, login, and password change forms.</li>
<li><a href="https://wppasswordpolicy.com/integrations/sensei-lms/?utm_source=WP+Password+Policy" rel="nofollow ugc">Sensei LMS integration</a> — Enforce password policies on Sensei LMS registration and login forms.</li>
<li><a href="https://wppasswordpolicy.com/integrations/buddypress/?utm_source=WP+Password+Policy" rel="nofollow ugc">BuddyPress integration</a> — Enforce password policies on BuddyPress registration, login, and password change forms.</li>
<li><a href="https://wppasswordpolicy.com/integrations/bbpress/?utm_source=WP+Password+Policy" rel="nofollow ugc">bbPress integration</a> — Enforce password policies on bbPress login and profile password change forms. Replaces bbPress’s built-in password strength meter with your policy rules.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Priority support and updates — Get premium email support and updates.</li>
</ul>
Learn more about the PRO version at <a href="https://wppasswordpolicy.com/pricing/?utm_source=WP+Password+Policy" rel="nofollow ugc">wppasswordpolicy.com/pricing</a>.
<h3>Video Tutorial</h3>
See the plugin in action:
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7g_hWHZ4IFs?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
<h3>Related Plugins</h3>
Looking for a way to force users to reset their passwords immediately? Check our <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/password-reset-enforcement/" rel="ugc">Password Reset Enforcement</a> plugin — it lets you require password resets site-wide, by role, or for individual users, with WP-CLI support for automation.

WP Password Policy

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

Disable Application Passwords vs WP Password Policy