WordPress Password Hash Generator

Generate a WordPress-compatible password hash and optionally create a strong password.
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Password Generator
Generator uses secure browser randomness. Tip: 16–24 characters is strong for admin accounts.
Hash settings
Avoid accidental spaces/newlines changing the hash.
Toggle visibility if you’re in a safe environment.
Output is a WordPress-compatible “portable” hash (typically starts with $P$).
Bulk hashing
One password per line. Output will generate one hash per line.
Limit: 500 lines
Security tip: Bulk hashing is useful for migrations/testing. Avoid pasting real production passwords if you don’t trust your environment.

What is a WordPress password hash?

WordPress stores passwords as hashes rather than plain text. A WordPress password hash is a one-way representation of a password that can be verified during login without revealing the original password. This protects users even if the database is exposed.

This tool generates a WordPress-compatible “portable” hash (often starting with $P$), which is used by WordPress installations for password verification. You can use the output for development, migration, or debugging tasks.

When is a WordPress hash generator useful?

  • Creating or resetting WordPress user passwords during development
  • Testing login flows in staging environments
  • Migrating users between WordPress installations
  • Debugging authentication issues and password verification
  • Generating strong passwords and storing only the hash

Password security best practices

  • Use long, random passwords (16+ characters recommended)
  • Enable two-factor authentication for administrator accounts
  • Never reuse passwords across sites
  • Store credentials in a password manager
  • Limit admin users and keep WordPress/plugins updated

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Does WordPress store passwords in plain text?

No. WordPress stores passwords as hashes, not readable text.

2. Can a WordPress password hash be reversed?

No. Hashing is one-way. WordPress verifies by hashing the login password and comparing results.

3. What does $P$ mean in WordPress hashes?

It indicates a WordPress-compatible portable hash format used for password verification.

4. Can I paste this hash directly into the database?

For development or recovery scenarios, yes—typically into the wp_users.user_pass field. Always be careful and make a backup first.

5. Is this tool safe to use?

The tool runs in your browser and does not send data to a server. Use it only on trusted devices.

6. Can I generate a strong password here too?

Yes. Use the built-in password generator, then hash it for WordPress.

7. Why does trimming matter?

Extra spaces or newlines change the password and therefore change the hash.

8. Does WordPress use bcrypt or Argon2?

WordPress has historically used its portable hashing system, and modern setups may use stronger hashing via plugins or newer components. This tool focuses on WordPress-compatible portable hashes commonly seen in databases.

9. Can I hash multiple passwords at once?

Yes. Use bulk mode to generate one hash per input line.

10. Do you store or log generated passwords or hashes?

No. Nothing is stored. Everything happens locally in your browser session.

Quick tips
Use this tool for development, migrations, and recovery workflows. For production, prefer resetting passwords through WordPress where possible.
If you paste hashes into the database, always back up first and verify the correct user record.
Presets
Privacy: Runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.