RIPEMD-160 (RACE Integrity Primitives Evaluation Message Digest) is a 160-bit cryptographic hash function developed in 1996 as a strengthened variant of RIPEMD. It produces a 40-character hexadecimal digest and is notably used in Bitcoin address generation.

Is RIPEMD-160 secure for passwords?

RIPEMD-160 is not recommended for password hashing. Use purpose-built algorithms like bcrypt, scrypt, or Argon2 for passwords. RIPEMD-160 is suitable for checksums and data integrity verification.

Is my input sent to any server?

No. The entire computation runs in your browser using a pure JavaScript implementation. Your text never leaves your device.

How does RIPEMD-160 differ from SHA-1?

Both produce 160-bit digests, but RIPEMD-160 uses a dual-pipeline design with two independent computation paths merged at the end, making it structurally different from SHA-1. SHA-1 has known collision vulnerabilities; RIPEMD-160 has no publicly known practical collisions.

Why does the same input always produce the same hash?

Cryptographic hash functions are deterministic — identical input always produces identical output. Even a single character change produces a completely different hash (the avalanche effect).

RIPEMD-160 Hash Generator

Name: RIPEMD-160 Hash Generator
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Instantly compute a RIPEMD-160 cryptographic hash of any text, fully in your browser with no data sent to any server.

Input Text

Uppercase

RIPEMD-160 Hash

Enter text to compute hash...

Algorithm

RIPEMD-160

Digest Length

160 bits / 40 hex chars

Input Bytes

Status

Waiting

Summary

Instantly compute a RIPEMD-160 cryptographic hash of any text, fully in your browser with no data sent to any server.

How it works

Type or paste your input text in the text area on the left.
The RIPEMD-160 hash is computed instantly as you type.
Choose uppercase or lowercase hex output using the toggle.
Click "Copy Hash" to copy the 40-character result to your clipboard.
Use "Clear" to reset the input and output fields.

Use cases

Verify file or message integrity using RIPEMD-160 checksums.
Generate Bitcoin address components (RIPEMD-160 is used in BIP-16 P2SH).
Cross-check hash outputs against known reference values.
Learn cryptographic hashing concepts in the browser without installing tools.
Compare RIPEMD-160 output against MD5 or SHA-1 for educational purposes.
Audit legacy systems that rely on RIPEMD-160 for checksums.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Last updated: 2026-05-23 · Reviewed by Nham Vu