Question 1

How do I change the colors of the password strength bar?

Accepted Answer

Override the CSS classes provided in the README, such as .po-password-strength-bar.risky, with your own styles. The component uses separate classes for each strength level, making it easy to customize colors and widths via CSS.

Question 2

vue-simple-password-meter or zxcvbn for Vue 3: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Use vue-simple-password-meter for minimal bundle size and simplicity, as it's under 1kb. Choose zxcvbn if you need advanced password analysis with dictionary checks, though it adds significant size (over 300kb gzipped).

Question 3

Is vue-simple-password-meter secure enough for production?

Accepted Answer

It provides basic regex-based validation suitable for general use, but it may not catch all weak passwords like dictionary-based tools. For high-security applications, consider supplementing it with server-side checks.

Question 4

Can I use it with Vue 2 projects?

Accepted Answer

No, this version is only for Vue 3. The developer offers a separate branch for Vue 2, but it's less maintained, so check the GitHub repository for updates and compatibility.

Question 5

How to validate forms using the score from vue-simple-password-meter?

Accepted Answer

Capture the score via the @score event and use it to conditionally enable form submission. For example, require a score of 3 (safe) or higher before allowing users to proceed, as demonstrated in the README examples.

Question 6

What are the default strength levels and scores?

Accepted Answer

It defines five levels: risky (score 0), guessable (1), weak (2), safe (3), and secure (4). The README includes CSS classes and examples for each, with widths from 10% to 100%.

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