# eidReader Plugin Extension

> Allows use of native eidReader plugin

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/eidreader-plugin-extension](https://chrome-stats.com/d/eidreader-plugin-extension)

## Overview

- **ID:** `eidreader-plugin-extension`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Unifiedpost
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 4,162
- **Weekly downloads:** 38
- **Rating:** 3.79 / 5 (14 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.2.0amo1
- **Last updated:** 2021-03-20
- **First published:** 2016-10-18
- **Size:** 35 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/eidreader-plugin-extension/)
- **Website:** [https://www.unifiedpost.com/](https://www.unifiedpost.com/)

## Description

The eidReader Plugin Extension enables seamless interaction with the native eidReader plugin directly in Firefox browsers. This extension facilitates native messaging to retrieve data, authenticate users, or sign documents using a Belgian eID card through a PC/SC compliant Smart card reader. Designed specifically for websites integrated with the Unifiedpost Eid solution, it requires the prior installation of the native eidReader plugin software on your system.

Ideal for secure digital identity verification and electronic signing, the eidReader Plugin Extension ensures smooth and reliable access to eID functionalities within web applications, enhancing user security and convenience when handling electronic identification tasks in Belgium.

## Rankings

- #1,327 — Overall
- #203 — Other extensions
- #80 — plugin

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `nativeMessaging`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

### Cons

- ne fonctionne pas, même après réinstallation des 2 parties, c'est toujours l'échec.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/eidreader-plugin-extension)