Password Breach Checker

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The free Password Breach Checker secure checks part of your password to see if it has been hacked or compromised. If it has, the tool advised what steps to take next so you retain your safety when online. Give it a try, and follow though on the recommendation if your password is compromised. Enjoy, and please share.



Password Breach Checker | Has your password been leaked?

Check safely in your browser. We never see or store your password.

Exposed passwords observed
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Source: Cybernews (2025)
Live breach stats (HIBP)
Pwned accounts—
Breached sites—
Source: Have I Been Pwned
Tip: audit an old password. If it’s leaked, retire it everywhere.
Enter a password above and select Check.
Times found:—
Risk level:—
Recommendation:—
Generate a strong passphrase Turn on 2FA
“No leaks found” doesn’t prove it’s safe. Use a long, unique passphrase for each account and don’t reuse passwords.

Want to see which websites were breached?

Use your email (not your password) on Have I Been Pwned to see site names and breach details.

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How does this work?

We hash your password locally using SHA-1, send only the first 5 characters of the hash to a breach database, and compare the returned list to finish the check in your browser.

  • Your password never leaves your device.
  • Only the first 5 hash characters are sent (k-anonymity).
  • No tracking, no storage.

Learn more in our password guide and privacy note.