eidReader Plugin Chrome Extension

Allows use of native eidReader plugin from Chrome
What is eidReader Plugin Chrome Extension?
The 'eidReader Plugin Chrome Extension' is a tool designed to interact with Belgian eID cards. Installed in the Chrome browser, this plugin facilities the native messaging with the eID reader software, allowing users to retrieve data, authenticate, or sign using their eID card and a PC/SC compliant smart card reader. However, its usage is exclusive to websites that are integrated with the UnifiedPost Eid solution and requires prior installation of native eID reader software.

Extension stats

Users: 100,000+
Rating: 1.76 (87)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2017-11-21)
Creation date: 2017-11-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 30.26K

Other platforms

eidReader Plugin Extension (v1.0.2.0amo1)
3.92 (12) 4,877+
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Extension summary

Chrome extension allowing native messaging with a native Eid reader plugin.
The native Eid reader plugin allows to retrieve data, authenticate or sign with a Belgian eID card using a PC/SC complient Smart card reader.

This only works for websites integrating with the UnifiedPost Eid solution and after installing the native Eid reader plugin software.

User reviews

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Pros
    Cons
    • Doesn't work at all
    • Only shows an empty window when reading the eID card
    • Requires downloading even when installed
    • Outdated and not functioning since 2020
    • Issues with different browser compatibility
    Most mentioned
    • Ne fonctionne pas
    • Doesn't work
    • Perte sèche de temps
    • Werkt niet
    • Lamentable
    Recent reviews
    sa ne fonctionne pas c est nul
    by maria zeufack, 2024-02-01

    NUL cela ne fonctionne pas
    by Leatycia Bodji, 2023-11-17

    Werkt niet ! Doesn't work, seems to be outdated for years.
    by Sarah Connor, 2022-06-11
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    eidReader Plugin Chrome Extension requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

    Risk likelihood

    eidReader Plugin Chrome Extension has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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