Password strength checker

Scroll down to the checker tool to test a password you already have in mind. It's scored using the same entropy math as our generator, plus detection for common weak passwords and patterns — and it never leaves your browser.

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Generate in bulk

Create several passwords at once using the settings above — useful for provisioning multiple accounts.

Check a password's strength

Type any password to score it instantly. This runs entirely in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere, logged, or stored.

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Tips

Type your actual password to test it, not a guess

The checker runs entirely client-side — nothing is transmitted, logged, or stored, so it's safe to test a real password.

Watch for the common-password warning

Entropy math alone can be fooled by things like 'password123' — this checker also flags common weak password patterns specifically.

Use the generator above if your password scores low

If your current password checks out weak or reasonable, generate a stronger replacement above.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to type my real password into this checker?

Yes — the check happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing about what you type is sent to a server, logged, or stored anywhere.

Why did my password score lower than I expected?

Common patterns — dictionary words, keyboard walks like qwerty, repeated characters, or well-known weak passwords — are detected and penalized beyond raw character-count math.

What score should I aim for?

60+ bits of entropy is a reasonable target for most accounts; 100+ bits for anything highly sensitive.

Does the checker compare my password against known leaked password lists?

It evaluates structural strength — length, character variety, and predictable patterns — entirely in your browser; nothing is checked against or sent to an external database.

Why did adding one extra character raise my score so much?

Password strength scales exponentially with length, not linearly — so even one additional character can meaningfully increase the total number of guesses an attacker would need to try.

Should I check every password I already use here?

It's a reasonable way to spot-check old passwords for obvious weaknesses, but for genuinely sensitive accounts, it's better to just generate a brand new strong password rather than patch up an old one.