Top 200
Most Common Passwords
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It’s our sixth year—this time, in collaboration with NordStellar—analyzing people’s password habits, and guess what? They're still really bad.
And we're not just talking about personal passwords here. This time, we also put together a list of the most common corporate passwords to see how they compare to those used in everyday life.
So, check out all the dishonorable winners on both lists and learn what the latest trends are.
Research breakdown
Methodology
Together with NordStellar, we reviewed and analyzed a 2.5TB database extracted from various publicly available sources, including those on the dark web. No personal data was acquired or purchased to conduct this study.
44 countries
We organized the data into different categories to help us analyze it by country of origin. That said, we focused only on the statistical information, so no personal data from internet users was included in this research.
Personal and corporate
We analyzed passwords stolen by malware or exposed in data leaks. In most cases, they were leaked with email addresses, allowing us to distinguish between corporate and personal credentials by domain name.
Findings
Make your passwords tough to break
Discover how NordPass can help you create strong passwords on the spot to prevent unauthorized access.
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Most popular corporate passwords
Take a quick look below and you’ll see that the most common passwords people use at work aren’t all that different from the ones they use in their personal lives. It just goes to show that, at the end of the day, people are people – no matter where they are or what they’re up to, they share the same poor password habits.
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Findings
Interesting findings
Is it time to say goodbye to passwords?
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Passkeys are the answer
Backed by the FIDO Alliance, passkeys are the modern solution to the password problem. At NordPass, we're one of the early adopters of passkey technology, allowing our users to enjoy a secure and smooth passwordless online experience.
Fundamentals of password safety
Create strong passwords
Your password should be at least 20 characters long and include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols. Steer clear of easily guessable information like birthdays, names, or common words.
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Review your passwords
Make sure to regularly check the health of your passwords. Identify any weak, old, or reused ones, and upgrade them to new, complex passwords for a safer online experience.
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Never reuse passwords
You should not use the same password for multiple sites or services. If one account is compromised, other accounts could be at risk.
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Use a password manager
Generate, store, and manage all your passwords with NordPass to ensure they’re well protected, difficult to crack, and easily available when you need them.
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Get in touch
If you’d like more information about the most common password lists or want to set up an interview, contact us at [email protected] and we will get back to you shortly.