Password Strength Checker

Check password strength online — live strength meter and actionable feedback

Enter a password to see strength

Checks performed

  • Length (8+ recommended)
  • Uppercase letters
  • Lowercase letters
  • Numbers
  • Symbols

How the Password Strength Checker Works

The Password Strength Checker analyzes your password in real time and scores it based on five key criteria: length, uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. The tool uses secure, client-side logic — your password never leaves your browser. As you type, the strength meter updates to show a visual score and plain-language guidance on how to improve. The meter uses weighted scoring so length and variety have more influence than a single character change, providing a practical, human-friendly assessment of password security.

Benefits

Using a strength checker helps you quickly evaluate whether a password is safe for sensitive accounts. It gives clear suggestions for improvement and helps you avoid common weak patterns like short lengths, missing character types, or using obvious words. This tool complements our password generator by allowing you to compare and improve passwords before you use them.

When to Use It

Use the Password Strength Checker whenever you create or update account credentials — before signing up for email, banking, social media, or work-related services. It’s also useful when auditing existing passwords to prioritize which ones to change first.

Internal Links

Try related tools: Username Generator, Weak Password Checker, Passphrase Generator, How Strong Is My Password.

FAQs

Is my password sent to a server?

No. All checks are done locally in your browser. Nothing is transmitted to any server.

What score is considered strong?

Passwords that are 12+ characters long and include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols are typically rated as strong or very strong.

Can I rely solely on this checker?

It’s a helpful guide but not a guarantee. Combine strong passwords with unique passwords per site and two-factor authentication for best security.

Will special characters always improve my score?

Special characters help increase complexity, but length and unpredictability matter more than just adding symbols to a common word.

What if my password appears weak?

Use our Random Password Generator or Passphrase Generator to create a stronger password.