Introducing Password Strength Checker: A Handy Tool for Secure Passwords

Ayoub AitBendaoud
16 Mar, 2025

Introducing Password Strength Checker: A Handy Tool for Secure Passwords


In today’s digital age, having strong passwords is more important than ever. To help users create and evaluate secure passwords, developer Ayoub Ait Bendaoud has created an open-source tool called Password Strength Checker, available on GitHub.

This lightweight and user-friendly tool allows you to quickly assess the strength of your passwords. By analyzing factors such as length, complexity, and the use of special characters, the Password Strength Checker provides instant feedback on how secure your password is.

Key Features:

  • Real-time strength evaluation: Get immediate feedback on your password's security level.

  • Customizable criteria: Adjust the tool to meet specific security requirements.

  • Open-source and free: The project is available on GitHub for anyone to use, modify, or contribute to.

Why Use a Password Strength Checker?

Weak passwords are one of the most common causes of data breaches. By using tools like this, individuals and organizations can ensure their accounts are better protected against hacking attempts.

How to Get Started:

  1. Visit the project’s GitHub repository: Password Strength Checker.

  2. Download or clone the repository to your local machine.

  3. Follow the instructions to set up and use the tool.

Whether you're a developer looking to integrate password strength checks into your applications or just someone who wants to improve their online security, this tool is a great resource.
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import re
import time

def strong_pass_checker(password):
    if len(password) < 8:
        return "Weak password: Password must be at least 8 characters long."
    # Check for lowercase letters
    if not re.search("[a-z]", password):
        return "Weak password: Password must contain at least one lowercase letter."
    # Check for uppercase letters
    if not re.search("[A-Z]", password):
        return "Weak password: Password must contain at least one uppercase letter."
    # Check for digits
    if not re.search("[0-9]", password):
        return "Medium password: Password must contain at least one digit."    
    # Check for special characters
    if not re.search("[!@#$%^&*(),.?\":{}|<>]", password):
        return "Medium password: Password must contain at least one special character."
    # If all checks are passed
    return "Your password is strong."

# Main function to prompt user for password and check its strength
def main():
    password = input("Enter your password: ")
    for _ in range(6):
        print(".", end="")
        time.sleep(1)
    print(" progress is Done")
    result = strong_pass_checker(password)
    print(result)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()
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