The 50 Most Common Passwords in 2026 (And Why They Are Dangerous)
Millions of People Still Use These Passwords
Every year, security researchers analyze billions of leaked credentials from data breaches. The results are always alarming: millions of people continue to use passwords that can be cracked in under one second. If your password appears on this list, change it immediately.
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The 50 Most Common Passwords
Based on analysis of leaked databases from 2024-2026, these are the passwords used most frequently worldwide:
123456123456789password12345678qwertyabc123111111password1123456712345iloveyou1q2w3e4r000000qwerty123monkeydragonletmeinfootballshadowmaster666666qwertyuiop1233211234567890supermantrustno1adminwelcomemichaelloginsunshineprincessbaseballpassw0rdashleystarwarsaccesshellocharliedonaldpassword123batmanqwer1234trustno1summerjordanjenniferhunterthomaszxcvbnmWhy People Use Weak Passwords
It is not stupidity — it is human nature. The reasons are predictable:
How Fast These Passwords Get Cracked
Modern cracking hardware using GPUs can test billions of password hashes per second. Here is how long common passwords last:
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The Real Danger: Credential Stuffing
The biggest threat from common passwords is not brute force — it is credential stuffing. Here is how it works:
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How to Fix This Today
If your password appeared on this list or resembles any entry, here is your action plan:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common passwords?
Based on analysis of leaked databases from 2024-2026, the most frequently used passwords worldwide include 123456, 123456789, password, 12345678, qwerty, abc123, 111111, and password1. Most are simple number sequences, keyboard patterns, or dictionary words.
What is the most common password in the world?
Year after year, 123456 tops the list of leaked credentials, followed closely by 123456789 and password. These appear in every cracking dictionary, so they can be guessed instantly.
Why are common passwords dangerous?
Because they are in every cracking dictionary, they can be broken instantly, and the bigger danger is credential stuffing: once a breach leaks your email and a common reused password, attackers automatically try that pair on hundreds of other sites. Since most people reuse passwords, a huge share of those attempts succeed.
How quickly can a common password be hacked?
Instantly. Modern GPUs can test billions of password hashes per second, so 123456, password1, and passw0rd fall immediately because they are in every dictionary. Even predictable patterns like Summer2026! crack in under a minute, while a truly random 14-character password would take centuries.
How do I know if my password is on the list of common passwords?
If your password resembles any simple sequence, keyboard walk, dictionary word, or name with numbers appended, treat it as common and change it. Then run your email through our Email Breach Checker to see if your credentials already appear in known breaches, and test new passwords with our Password Strength Checker.