# HidePass

> Completely hides all typed passwords in password fields- even asterisks- so that the lengths of your passwords cannot be determined. Source available and bug reports at https://github.com/rosslh/HidePass.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `hidepass`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ross Hill
- **Category:** privacy-security,appearance
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Version:** 1.0.4resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2016-09-20
- **Size:** 54 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/hidepass/)

## Description

HidePass is a security extension for Firefox that hides the asterisks normally shown when entering a password, preventing attackers from determining the length of your passwords. This add-on is particularly useful for individuals who need to enter passwords on projectors.

## Rankings

- #111,685 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/hidepass)