The short answer is that it is safer to have a password generated by an online random password generator than to use a password even a toddler or weak hacking software can figure out. ... The concept behind online password generators is noble and they definitely help you create strong passwords.

Are randomly generated passwords secure?

No. For a given length of password, one that is generated randomly from the full possible symbol set will be significantly more secure than just pressing keys randomly.

How good are password generators?

The best password generators make it easy to create secure passwords that are hard to guess or crack, for personal or business use. Online hacking is becoming increasingly sophisticated, leading to frequent password and login information theft. ... That's where password generators become useful.