# Browserpass

> Browserpass is a browser extension for Firefox and Chrome to retrieve login details from zx2c4's pass (passwordstore.org) straight from your browser. Tags: passwordstore, password store, password manager, passwordmanager, gpg

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/browserpass-ce](https://chrome-stats.com/d/browserpass-ce)

## Overview

- **ID:** `browserpass-ce`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Max Baz
- **Category:** privacy-security,other
- **Daily users:** 1,186
- **Weekly downloads:** 17
- **Rating:** 4.71 / 5 (45 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.12.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-31
- **First published:** 2017-09-29
- **Size:** 1.08 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/browserpass-ce/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/browserpass/browserpass-extension](https://github.com/browserpass/browserpass-extension)

## Description

Browserpass is a robust browser extension designed for Firefox and Chrome that seamlessly integrates with zx2c4's pass (passwordstore.org). It enables users to securely fetch login credentials right from their browser using native messaging and a lightweight local binary. Simply press "Ctrl+Shift+L" or click the lock icon to search and auto-fill passwords on websites efficiently.

This extension prioritizes security by executing pass commands locally, ensuring your credentials remain safe. Installation instructions for the required binary are available on the official Browserpass GitHub repository. Browserpass is ideal for users seeking a secure, convenient, and open-source password management solution integrated directly into their browsing experience.

## Rankings

- #3,060 — Overall
- #16 — chrome browser
- #25 — browser
- #29 — browser tab
- #59 — grow
- #90 — details

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `alarms`
- `tabs`
- `clipboardRead`
- `clipboardWrite`
- `nativeMessaging`
- `notifications`
- `scripting`
- `storage`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestAuthProvider`

### Host permissions

- `http://*/*`
- `https://*/*`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Browserpass is praised for easy setup, strong Linux and cross‑platform support, and workflow-friendly operation with keyboard shortcuts. Users report it works out of the box on Ubuntu 20.04 and performs smoothly, often outperforming KeePassXC's browser integration. The main downsides are macOS installation difficulties and the lack of Flatpak/Snap packaging on Ubuntu 22.04, which can hinder installation on some systems.

### Pros

- Excellent Linux support: works out of the box on Ubuntu 20.04 and easy to install.
- Cross-platform: also runs well on Windows.
- Easy to use with minimal configuration; just works.
- Integrates well with workflows and supports efficient keyboard shortcuts.
- Smoother browser integration and solid performance compared to KeePassXC.

### Cons

- macOS installation is difficult / near impossible.
- Lacks Flatpak/Snap packaging on Ubuntu 22.04 which complicates easy installation.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/browserpass-ce)