🎯 About Password Strength Checker

Our Password Strength Checker helps you evaluate the security of your passwords in real-time. It analyzes various factors including length, complexity, and common password patterns to give you an accurate strength assessment.

All password checking happens locally in your browser - your passwords are never sent to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security.

📝 How to Use

Check Your Password Strength:

  • Type or paste your password into the input field
  • Watch the strength meter update in real-time
  • Review the detailed analysis and security criteria
  • Follow the recommendations to improve your password
  • Use the eye icon to toggle password visibility

✨ Key Features

  • Real-time Analysis: Instant feedback as you type
  • Visual Strength Meter: Color-coded strength indicator
  • Detailed Criteria: Check against 6 security standards
  • Crack Time Estimate: See how long it would take to crack
  • Smart Recommendations: Get specific tips to improve
  • 100% Private: All checks happen in your browser
  • No Registration: Free to use, no sign-up required

🔒 Password Security Tips

  • Length Matters: Use at least 12-16 characters
  • Mix It Up: Combine uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
  • Avoid Common Words: Don't use dictionary words or common phrases
  • Unique for Each Account: Never reuse passwords
  • Use a Password Manager: Store passwords securely
  • Enable 2FA: Add an extra layer of security
  • Regular Updates: Change passwords periodically
  • Avoid Personal Info: Don't use names, birthdays, or addresses

📈 Understanding Password Strength

Weak (0-40%): Easily cracked within minutes or hours. Highly vulnerable to attacks.

Fair (41-60%): Could be cracked within days. Not recommended for important accounts.

Good (61-80%): Reasonably secure, would take months to crack. Suitable for most accounts.

Strong (81-100%): Very secure, would take years to crack. Excellent for sensitive accounts.

❌ Common Password Mistakes

  • Using Simple Patterns: Avoid "123456", "qwerty", "password"
  • Personal Information: Don't use your name, birthday, or pet names
  • Dictionary Words: Single words are easily cracked by hackers
  • Repeated Characters: "aaaaaa" or "111111" are very weak
  • Keyboard Patterns: "asdfgh" or "qazwsx" are common and weak
  • Short Passwords: Anything under 8 characters is too short
  • Password Reuse: Using the same password for multiple accounts

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is my password sent to your server?

A: No! All password analysis happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your password never leaves your device.

Q: What makes a password strong?

A: A strong password is at least 12 characters long, contains a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, special characters, and isn't a common word or phrase.

Q: How accurate is the crack time estimate?

A: The estimate is based on common brute-force attack speeds. Actual crack time depends on computing power available to the attacker and attack methods used.

Q: Should I use a password manager?

A: Yes! Password managers help you create and store unique, strong passwords for all your accounts securely.