50 Most Common Passwords in the World 2025: Is Your Password on This List?

In an age where our lives are deeply intertwined with the digital world, a weak password is like leaving your front door wide open. From email to banking apps, your online security starts with strong passwords. Yet, millions still use shockingly simple combinations that take hackers less than a second to crack. Based on new data by NordPass, here’s a look at the 50 most common passwords globally - and why it’s time to switch yours.

The 50 Most Common Passwords Across the Globe

NordPass, a trusted password manager, analysed user data to uncover the most frequently used - and dangerously insecure - passwords. These are the top 50:

Rank Password Time to Crack User Count

1	123456	< 1 second	3,018,050
2	123456789	< 1 second	1,625,135
3	12345678	< 1 second	884,740
4	password	< 1 second	692,151
5	qwerty123	< 1 second	642,638
6	qwerty1	< 1 second	583,630
7	111111	< 1 second	459,730
8	12345	< 1 second	395,573
9	secret	< 1 second	363,491
10	123123	< 1 second	351,576
11	1234567890	< 1 second	324,349
12	1234567890	< 1 second	324,349
13	1234567	< 1 second	307,719
14	000000	< 1 second	250,043
15	qwerty	< 1 second	244,879
16	abc123	< 1 second	217,230
17	password1	< 1 second	211,932
18	iloveyou	< 1 second	197,880
19	11111111	< 1 second	195,237
20	dragon	< 1 second	144,670
21	monkey	< 1 second	139,150
22	123123123	< 1 second	119,004
23	123321	< 1 second	106,267
24	qwertyuiop	< 1 second	101,048
25	00000000	< 1 second	99,292
26	Password	< 1 second	95,515
27	654321	< 1 second	93,825
28	target123	9 seconds	91,486
29	tinkle	2 minutes	90,759
30	zag12wsx	1 hour	90,465
31	1g2w3e4r	3 hours	90,415
32	qwerty123	3 hours	90,353
33	qwerty	5 seconds	89,971
34	666666	< 1 second	85,054
35	1q2w3e4r5t	< 1 second	82,021
36	Qwerty123	< 1 second	81,636
37	987654321	< 1 second	81,383
38	asdfghjkl	< 1 second	72,487
39	123456a	< 1 second	70,235
40	88888888	< 1 second	66,349
41	Qwerty123!	< 1 second	62,748
42	Qwerty1!	< 1 second	61,722
43	112233	< 1 second	61,433
44	q1w2e3r4t5y6	< 1 second	61,385
45	football	< 1 second	59,656
46	121212	< 1 second	57,932
47	welcome	< 1 second	56,478
48	princess	< 1 second	54,991
49	sunshine	< 1 second	53,284
50	admin	< 1 second	52,914

How to Make Your Passwords Safer

Despite awareness, people continue to reuse simple and predictable passwords. Here are three practical tips to step up your digital safety game:

1. Go Long or Go Home
Aim for passwords that are at least 16 characters long. The longer the password, the harder it is to crack. A good rule? Add more words or characters than you think necessary.

2. Avoid Names and Birthdays
Ditch the predictable stuff like your pet’s name or birth year. Instead, use a mix of random words, numbers, and symbols.
Examples:

Complex: cXmnZK65rf*&DaaD
Passphrase: HorsePurpleHatRunBayLifting

Passphrases are easier to remember and harder to hack.

3. Use Unique Passwords for Every Account
Never reuse passwords across platforms. Make each one unique and unpredictable:

Bank: k8dfh8c@Pfv0gB2
Email: kokobringwaterforidiot
Social Media: e246gs%mFs#3tv6

You can also use a password manager to keep track of them securely.

Cybersecurity begins with something as simple as a strong password. This list reveals how millions still fall into the trap of using easy-to-crack combinations. Don’t let your data be vulnerable. Strengthen your passwords, avoid repetition, and make digital safety a habit, not an afterthought.