2026-09-08
A lot of free online hash generators still default to MD5 and SHA-1 — both cryptographically broken and unsuitable for anything security-sensitive — because they're familiar, not because they're a good idea to keep offering as if they're safe choices.
| Tool | Algorithms offered | Runs fully in your browser | Encourages broken algorithms (MD5/SHA-1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| iLoveDevTools | SHA-256, SHA-512 | Yes | No — deliberately excluded |
| Typical online hash generators | MD5, SHA-1, sometimes SHA-256 | No (server round-trip) | Often, presented alongside secure options without a warning |
Hash Generator intentionally only offers SHA-256 and SHA-512 — the algorithms still considered secure — computed instantly as you type, entirely in your browser via the Web Crypto API. If you need a hash for verification or comparison, this covers the case without also normalizing a broken algorithm as a reasonable default.
Most general-purpose hash tools list every algorithm ever popular — MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and more — side by side with no indication that two of them are broken and shouldn't be used for anything beyond legacy compatibility checks. Processing typically happens server-side.
If you specifically need a legacy algorithm for compatibility with old data, you'll need a broader tool. For everything else, iLoveDevTools offers only the algorithms actually still considered secure, computed locally.