Password Strength Checker
A password strength checker rates how hard a password is to guess or crack, based on its length and mix of characters. Wondering how secure your password is? Enter your password or a similar one into our Password Strength Checker and see its strength measured instantly.
Information and tips on using the Password Strength Checker
How to create a really strong password and beat the Hackers?
You can beat the hackers by choosing a password long enough (at least 12 characters). A strong password is also difficult to guess because it consists of random characters only rather than meaningful words. A strong password basically looks like this: S + GfV $% # Rae8.
Simply type in your password and the calculator will tell you the strength of the password right away as you type. If you do not trust us, do not enter your password. Enter a similar one instead.
What are the most common weak passwords?
There have been several pieces of research on the subject and it has been found that most people prefer 123, 1234, 12345, 12356 as passwords. This is, of course, a big mistake, as hackers always try the most common passwords first. It is also not advisable to use common words, data, or any information as a password that is related to us and can be easily accessed publicly or after a little research work. These include family members ‘names, details of the home address, workplace, favorite colors, travel destinations, pets’ birth dates. You should definitely avoid these.
What should I do if the test or test results in a very weak, weak, or medium weak password?
Replace it immediately; fortunately, you can easily generate a strong password online here with just a single click. If you want to quickly create a list of dozens of passwords instead of a single password, here is an online password generator where you can create strong passwords with more detailed settings.
Frequently asked questions
How is password strength measured?
Strength is based on length and the mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols, and whether the password avoids common words and patterns.
Is it safe to type my password here?
The check runs entirely in your browser and your password is never sent or stored. To be extra safe, you can test a similar password instead.
What makes a password strong?
A strong password is at least 12 characters long, mixes character types and avoids real words, names and predictable patterns.
How long should it take to crack a strong password?
A long, random password can take billions of years to crack by brute force, while a short, simple one can fall in seconds.
How can I make my password stronger?
Make it longer, add numbers and symbols, avoid dictionary words, and use a unique password for every account, ideally with a password manager.