How to Add a Simple User Password Generator in WordPress

Using weak passwords continues to be a massive security threat – 81% of hacking breaches involve compromised credentials. As a WordPress security expert with over a decade of experience, I often get asked:

"What‘s the best way to enforce strong user passwords in WordPress?"

In this updated 2023 guide, I’ll compare the top password generator plugins and solutions to force secure passwords across your site.

Why Strong Passwords are Critical

Let‘s first understand why weak passwords leave your site vulnerable:

• They are easier for hackers to guess through brute force attacks
• Tools can crack simple passwords in minutes
• Weak passwords account for over 80% of security breaches

Enforcing password policies is crucial, especially for sites with many user accounts.

Here are some key benefits of adding strong password generation in WordPress:

Next, I‘ll compare two great options to enforce strong password policies with integrated generation.

Password Policy Manager Plugin (Rating: 4.5/5)

Password Policy Manager is a popular WordPress security plugin with over 20,000 active installs.

It allows configuring password rules across WordPress with features like:

• Built-in password generator
• Minimum password strength settings
• Restrict weak recovery passwords
• Expire inactive user passwords
• Limit login attempts to prevent brute force attacks

The password generator removes the option to use weak passwords across pages like registration, login, and user profile.

I‘d rate it 4.5 out of 5 stars based on:

✅ Robust security policy controls

✅ User-friendly random password generator

✅ Supports adding rules for specific user roles

WPForms User Registration Addon (Rating: 5/5 )

For custom registration, login, and password reset forms, I recommend WPForms User Registration.

It forces strong passwords through built-in strength validation including features like:

• Enable minimum password strength
• Prevent form submission unless requirements are met
• Customizable password policy rules
• Secure data storage and encryption

With over 4 million active installs, WPForms is the most beginner-friendly form builder for WordPress.

My rating: 5/5 stars for its excellent user experience combined with robust security.

Key advantages:

✅ Intuitive drag and drop form builder
✅ User friendly registration templates
✅ Advanced data and access controls

Both these solutions offer an easy way to add password generation capabilities across WordPress. Pick the one tailored to your site‘s needs.

Let me know if you have any other questions! I‘m happy to help WordPress site owners strengthen their security posture.