Passbolt - Open source password manager

Name: Passbolt - Open source password manager
Rating: 4.1647058823529415 (85 reviews)
Author: Passbolt

Passbolt extension for the open source password manager for teams.

Passbolt is an open source password manager tailored for teams seeking secure collaboration. It enables you to generate strong random passwords, store and manage credentials securely, and share them seamlessly with your team. Accessible from multiple browsers and mobile devices, Passbolt boosts productivity with features like shared folders, granular access rights, and detailed audit reports.

Built on a developer-friendly open API and leveraging OpenPGP end-to-end encryption, Passbolt ensures true security with full key control, access revocation, and regular independent audits. With options to self-host or use Passbolt's European cloud, your privacy and data ownership are prioritized. Its AGPL-licensed source code invites transparency and community contribution. The Chrome extension supports advanced functionalities like password autofill, making Passbolt a trusted solution for businesses and privacy-conscious organizations.

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By:: Passbolt
Users:: 300,000+
Rating:: 4.16
(85)
Version:: 5.0.1.0 (Last updated: 2025-04-16)
Creation date:: 2020-06-23
Risk:: High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: activeTab
unlimitedStorage
storage
tabs
scripting
alarms
downloads
cookies
clipboardWrite
background
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Host permissions:: *://*/*
Size:: 5.27M
Email:: co*****@passbolt.com
URLs:: Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 1,130 ▲ 19

Other rankings

#109 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 5

#15 in source keyword 29 ▲ 1

#28 in source code keyword 27 ▼ 1

#52 in free access keyword 56 ▲ 8

#57 in password keyword 85 ▼ 1

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Passbolt - Open source password manager for teams (v5.0.0)

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Passbolt - Open source password manager (v5.0.1)

80,267+ 4.50

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User reviews

Passbolt is praised for being a secure, open source password manager ideal for teams and self-hosting, with responsive support. Users appreciate its rich features and ease of setup. However, multiple users report recurring issues with the Chrome extension losing login sessions after browser restarts, bugs following updates affecting autofill functionality, overlapping UI elements, and a problematic password recovery process. Overall, it is considered a strong option with room for extension stability improvements.

Pros

Open source and secure, making it trustworthy and transparent.
Highly suitable for team use with excellent collaboration features.
Self-hosting capability provides privacy and control over data.
Responsive and helpful support team that addresses user issues quickly.
Feature-rich with easy installation and good usability.

Cons

The extension often fails to maintain login sessions after closing the browser, requiring frequent re-authentication.
Recent updates have caused bugs such as malfunctioning autofill and errors when reconnecting after restart.
The extension's UI has issues like overlapping icons with Chrome's password manager, reducing usability.
Password recovery process is complicated and unreliable, leading to user frustration.

Recent reviews

Génial et open source !

Lucas Foussier (Bruster), 2025-03-05

自建了passbolt server站点，但是浏览器安装本插件后，点击总是跳转到官网。插件如何对接自建passbolt站点？

Stanley Sun, 2025-01-14

Google Password better, this app need to recover every week, some bugs.

Frédéric Guittré, 2024-11-11

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Passbolt - Open source password manager requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Passbolt - Open source password manager has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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