| Wordlist | Size (approx.) | Best For | Location (Kali/Parrot) | |----------|----------------|-----------|--------------------------| | rockyou.txt | 14M entries | General purpose | /usr/share/wordlists/rockyou.txt | | SecLists/Passwords | 1GB+ | Comprehensive | /usr/share/seclists/Passwords/ | | crackstation.txt | 1.5B entries | Massive coverage | Download from CrackStation.net | | wpa-sec.txt | 500M entries | WPA-specific | wpa-sec.stanev.org | | Darkc0de | 5M entries | Old but useful | /usr/share/wordlists/darkc0de.txt |

Now every time you run sudo wifite , it will use your custom wordlist automatically.

Ensure you’re using a recent version of Wifite (v2.5+). Old versions may require different flags. Run wifite --help to see available options. Some legacy versions use -w instead of -dict .

To change the wordlist in , you use the ) flag followed by the path to your desired text file. Quick Command

To follow this guide, ensure you have the following setup:

If the default list isn't working, you can find more comprehensive options:

If you are on Kali Linux, the most effective wordlist is usually Rockyou . You must unzip it before use: sudo wifite --dict /usr/share/wordlists/rockyou.txt

If you are on Kali Linux, you usually need to unzip it first:

sudo nano /etc/wifite.conf

Now go forth and audit securely—with a wordlist that actually works.