For the sixth year in a row, NordPass has analysed and published the most commonly used passwords (aka: the worst passwords) of 2024. All passwords listed on this page were analysed from a range of data breaches and passwords stolen by malware, both personal and corporate.
Time and time again we see the reoccurring trends of insecure passwords. Note: having the password, secret, is in fact, not all that secret.
You can find a list of all most commonly used, and most insecure, passwords below. Firstly, you will find the worst passwords across all countries in 2024, followed by a breakdown of those across Ireland, only.
| Rank | Password | No. of times used |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123456 | 3,018,050 |
| 2 | 123456789 | 1,625,135 |
| 3 | 12345678 | 884,740 |
| 4 | password | 692,151 |
| 5 | qwerty123 | 642,638 |
| 6 | qwerty1 | 583,630 |
| 7 | 111111 | 459,730 |
| 8 | 12345 | 395,573 |
| 9 | secret | 363,491 |
| 10 | 123123 | 351,576 |
| Rank | Password | No. of times used |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123456 | 1,254 |
| 2 | password | 1,135 |
| 3 | qwerty123 | 810 |
| 4 | liverpool | 789 |
| 5 | qwerty1 | 742 |
| 6 | 123456789 | 511 |
| 7 | qwerty | 345 |
| 8 | password1 | 272 |
| 9 | 12345678 | 265 |
| 10 | liverpool1 | 246 |
According to NordPass’s research, 123456, has claimed the top spot once again. It has topped the charts for the last 5 out of 6 years.
It is important, now more than ever, to use strong passwords online. A strong password consists of the below:
Additionally, it is recommended to stay away from easily guessable information such as names, birthdays, or generally common words.
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