Test any password's strength and get an estimate of how long it would take to crack. Your password is analysed locally — it never leaves your browser.
Test My Password FreeModern hardware tests billions of password combinations per second.
| Password | Time to Crack |
|---|---|
| password123 | < 1 second |
| John1990! | < 1 minute |
| MyDog$Fluffy | ~2 hours |
| X9#mK2@vQ5nL | ~47,000 years |
You shouldn't try to create or remember strong passwords yourself. A password manager generates a unique random password for every site and stores it securely — you only need to remember one master password.
Try NordPass free — save all your passwords securely (affiliate link)A strong password has: (1) At least 12 characters — longer is always better. (2) A mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. (3) No dictionary words or predictable patterns (Password123 is still weak). (4) Uniqueness — never used on another site. The strongest passwords are randomly generated by a password manager.
SafeSearchScan's password checker runs entirely in your browser. Your password is never sent to our server — it's analysed locally using JavaScript. You can verify this by turning off your internet connection and testing the tool. It will still work, because nothing leaves your device.
A brute-force attack is when attackers systematically try every possible combination of characters until they find your password. Modern hardware can test billions of combinations per second. A 6-character password can be cracked in minutes. A 12-character random password would take thousands of years.
Yes — it's the single most effective security improvement most people can make. A password manager (like NordPass) generates and stores unique, strong passwords for every account. You only remember one master password. This eliminates credential stuffing attacks entirely because even if one site is breached, your other accounts are safe.
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