What is PasswordMaker (.org)?
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Extension summary
This Chrome Extension implements the PasswordMaker.org method for generating a unique, secure password for any site, from a single master password.
This extension is feature equivalent with https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/passwordmaker-pro/lnhofcfhehhcbccpmdmdpjncdoihmkkh visit https://github.com/passwordmaker/chrome-passwordmaker#readme for more info and is updated at the same time.
There are apps, extensions, etc. for all the major platforms that implement this same method and are compatible with each other - see the PasswordMaker.org site for the list.
This technique has been widely used since 2003, though it has been eclipsed by generators that create a random password for each site. The problem with that method is that every generated password must be stored - with the PasswordMaker.org method you only need to memorize or record the one master password.
Later, if you switch to a different platform or lose all record of your passwords, you can still easily unlock all your passwords, for all your sites (and on any platform since this same technique is implemented on other platforms) as long as you can remember your master password.
(Note that your master password cannot be determined from the generated passwords - that is fundamental to the security of this method.)
1.0.2 - 2024-02-04
- Improve username and password filling
- Detect username field when sites separate username page and password page
User reviews
- Effective and flexible password generation
- Long-term user satisfaction
- Quick restoration after previous developer issues
- Simple and elegant design for password management
- Consistent performance compared to the original extension
- Thanks for bringing it back
- I've been using this extension for years
- Great results and functionality
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Extension safety
Risk impact
PasswordMaker (.org) does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
PasswordMaker (.org) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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