Alby - Bitcoin Lightning Wallet & Nostr

Name: Alby - Bitcoin Lightning Wallet & Nostr
Rating: 4.8387 (31 reviews)
Author: Alby

Your Bitcoin Lightning wallet and companion for accessing Bitcoin and Nostr apps, payments across the globe and passwordless logins.

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Alby is a powerful browser extension that simplifies using Bitcoin and the Lightning Network on the web. It allows you to send and receive Bitcoin payments swiftly, access Bitcoin and Nostr-powered apps, and perform passwordless logins securely. Manage multiple Lightning wallets, set spending budgets, and connect to your own node or wallet with ease.

Built with privacy and security in mind, Alby stores your private keys encrypted on your device, ensuring full control over your assets. It supports LNURL vouchers, Liquid transactions, tipping on popular platforms like Twitter and YouTube, QR code payments, and WebLN protocols for a seamless Bitcoin experience. As an open-source community-driven tool, Alby makes Bitcoin and Nostr ecosystems more accessible to everyone.

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By:

Alby

Daily users:

2,155+ 17

Rating:

4.84

(31)

Version:

3.11.0 Last updated: 2025-01-28

Version code:

5882832

Creation date:

2021-11-03

Risk:

Permissions:

nativeMessaging
notifications
storage
tabs
unlimitedStorage
*://*/*

Size:

7.23M

Email:

ex*****@getalby.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 1,976 ▼ 13

Other rankings

#85 in Shopping

#157 in Games & Entertainment

#1 in bitcoin keyword 17

#1 in coinbase wallet keyword 67 ▲ 1

#9 in payments keyword 17

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Alby - Bitcoin Wallet for Lightning & Nostr (v3.11.0)

70,000+ 4.32

(63)

User reviews

Users praise Alby as an excellent, open-source Bitcoin Lightning wallet that integrates seamlessly with Nostr. The extension offers ease of use, reliable functionality, and enhanced security. Customer support is highly responsive and proactive, which users appreciate. Its compatibility with Firefox on Android expands its usability. No significant consistent issues were reported across multiple reviews.

Pros

Seamless integration with Bitcoin Lightning Network and Nostr.
Open source with active and responsive customer support.
Easy to use and reliable Bitcoin Lightning wallet.
Provides enhanced security features for peace of mind.
Supports usage on various platforms including Firefox on Android.

Cons

Recent reviews

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by Firefox user 18832422, 2025-03-08

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Alby - Bitcoin Lightning Wallet & Nostr requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Alby - Bitcoin Lightning Wallet & Nostr is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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