# Bitwarden Authenticator

> Generate 2FA on your device

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6497335175](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6497335175)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6497335175`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bitwarden Inc
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (95 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2024-05-01
- **Size:** 71 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bitwarden-authenticator/id6497335175)
- **Website:** [https://bitwarden.com](https://bitwarden.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bitwarden.com/privacy/](https://bitwarden.com/privacy/)

## Description

Bitwarden Authenticator is a Chrome extension from Bitwarden that generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for two-factor authentication, helping verify your identity when you log in.

With universal compatibility and an easy-to-use design, it works with any site or app that uses TOTP, providing an extra layer of protection for your accounts.

## Rankings

- #152,834 — Overall

## Review summary

Users like the app for its privacy focus and simple OTP functionality, with some reports of successful syncing to Bitwarden. However, frequent crashes, lack of cloud-sync, unreliable backups, and QR/import problems appear across multiple reviews. UX gaps (icons, feature parity) and intermittent Bitwarden integration issues contribute to reliability concerns, so the app is usable for some, but not consistently dependable for critical 2FA use.

### Pros

- Privacy-first design and strong data handling
- Reliable core OTP functionality for daily use
- Simple, compact UI that is easy to use
- Can sync with the main Bitwarden app in some cases
- Export/backup options exist and are welcomed by users

### Cons

- Stability issues including crashes at launch and on various platforms
- No true cloud sync; reliance on iCloud or device backups; backup/restore not reliable
- Import/QR code handling problems: scanning failures and difficulty importing from photos
- Inconsistent or non-working syncing with Bitwarden and account access issues
- UX gaps such as missing service icons or other feature limitations

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6497335175)