About WordPress Password Hashes
WordPress uses MD5 hashing with salt to store passwords in its database. This tool helps you generate the same type of hash that WordPress would create when a user sets or changes their password.
How to Use This Tool
- Enter the plain text password in the input field above
- Click "Generate WordPress Hash"
- Copy the generated hash and use it in your WordPress database
Common Use Cases
- Password recovery when you need to manually reset a WordPress password in the database
- Development and testing when you need predefined user accounts
- Migrating users from another system to WordPress
- Understanding WordPress security mechanisms
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all processing happens in your browser. Your password is never sent to our servers or stored anywhere.
No, this tool only generates hashes from known passwords. It cannot reverse-engineer hashes to discover passwords.
WordPress actually uses a salted MD5 system called Portable PHP password hashing framework which is more secure than plain MD5. However, for even better security, consider using plugins that implement bcrypt or Argon2.
1. Generate a hash using this tool. 2. Access your WordPress database via phpMyAdmin or similar. 3. Find the user in the wp_users table. 4. Replace the user_pass value with the new hash. 5. Make sure the field is set to MD5 format.
WordPress Security Tips
- Always use strong, unique passwords for WordPress admin accounts
- Consider using a password manager to generate and store complex passwords
- Install security plugins like Wordfence or iThemes Security
- Keep WordPress core, themes, and plugins updated
- Implement two-factor authentication for admin users
- Regularly backup your WordPress site