eID Chrome Extension

Chrome extension for the Belgium eID card

eID Chrome Extension - Access to Belgium eID card

The 'eID Chrome Extension' is a browser-based solution for using your Belgium eID card. This tool provides seamless access to your eID card and integrates with our eID Identity Provider and Digital Signature Service, facilitating secure digital transactions and authentications.
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Extension stats

Users: 800,000+
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2023-01-23)
Creation date: 2015-09-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 23.33K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
eID Edge Extension (v1.0.2)
2.20 (48) 458,221+
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Extension summary

The eID Chrome Extension gives access to the eID card within the Chrome web browser. The eID Chrome solution has been integrated within our eID Identity Provider and Digital Signature Service.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well for some users with quick registration
  • Some users have resolved issues by using alternative browsers like Safari
Cons
  • Does not work for many users across multiple platforms (Windows, Mac, Chromebook)
  • Frequent mentions of not functioning at all or having severe limitations
  • Poor error handling and lack of support for up-to-date systems
Most mentioned
  • Does not work
  • Ne fonctionne pas
  • Works for some but has issues for many
User reviews
Works as a charm! Do not understand the reviews saying it's not working. Read my ID for registration even without restarting the browser. Maybe the problem is with the instructions on some service providers' pages. In my case whole exercise took 2 mins
by Andrey Azarenko, 2024-12-13

verschrikkelijke app 100x macbook herstarte. geschiedenis verwijderen, en met een beetje geluk werkt die een keer. als tool voor officele overheidsdienste verwacht je wel wat beters!
by Ruby J, 2024-12-02

by Toon Germonpré, 2024-11-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

eID Chrome Extension requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

eID Chrome Extension has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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