Disable Application Passwords

Activate this plugin to disable the Application Passwords feature that was added in WP v5.6.

Author:Jeff Starr (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:5.6
WordPress version tested:6.5
Plugin version:1.9
Added to WordPress repository:10-12-2020
Last updated:27-02-2024
Rating, %:100
Rated by:8
Plugin URI:https://perishablepress.com/wordpress-disable...
Total downloads:24 196
Active installs:2 000+
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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:

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:

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