Disable Application Passwords

Description

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

• Lightweight – only one line of code.
• Simple to use – activate and done.
• No settings to worry about.
• Easy peasy.

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:

• Application Passwords: Integration Guide
• Free Plugin: Disable Application Passwords

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 Jeff Starr, 15-year WordPress developer and book author.

Support development

I develop and maintain this free plugin with love for the WordPress community. To show support, you can make a donation or purchase one of my books:

• The Tao of WordPress
• Digging into WordPress
• .htaccess made easy
• WordPress Themes In Depth
• Wizard’s SQL Recipes for WordPress

And/or purchase one of my premium WordPress plugins:

• BBQ Pro – Super fast WordPress firewall
• Blackhole Pro – Automatically block bad bots
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Links, tweets and likes also appreciated. Thank you! ??

Installation

Installing the plugin

Activate like any other plugin and done. There are no settings, works automatically.

More info on installing WP plugins.

Uninstalling

To uninstall/remove the plugin, visit the Plugins screen, deactivate and delete the plugin. This plugin makes no changes to the WP database.

FAQ

Is there an “Undo” to reverse the disable?

Yes just deactivate the plugin. When the plugin is not active, WordPress will return to its default application-password behavior.

Got a question?

Send any questions or feedback via my contact form

Reviews

good work

scoun September 16, 2023

very nice !

a “must have”

Suki November 7, 2021

You could do the same with a Filter, but you would never know if your code is still compatible with the new versions of wordpress. This simple plugin is a “must have” in every wordpress! Thank you!

Another Exceptional Plugin

Kyler Boudreau November 1, 2021

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.

Thanks Jeff for saving my time

Jean Werk March 5, 2021

I was going to write my own one-liner plugin but I trust Jeff’s plugins ??

Saved me so much time.

1yearplan January 2, 2021

I kiss you Mr Star for this useful plugin that removes the unwanted application-password feature.

Usefull plugin

Panos December 15, 2020

Usefull plugin from the credible Jeff the Star! Stay safe mr. Starr!

Contributors & Developers

Changelog

If you like Disable Application Passwords, please take a moment to give a 5-star rating. It helps to keep the plugin going strong, and is greatly appreciated.

2.1 (2024/10/04)

• Tests on WordPress 6.7

Full changelog @ https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/disable-application-passwords.txt