# KeePassXC-Browser

> Official browser plugin for the KeePassXC password manager (https://keepassxc.org).

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `keepassxc-browser`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** KeePassXC Team
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 144,135
- **Weekly downloads:** 4,570
- **Rating:** 4.26 / 5 (762 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.10.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-04
- **First published:** 2018-01-06
- **Size:** 1014 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/keepassxc-browser/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/keepassxreboot/keepassxc-browser](https://github.com/keepassxreboot/keepassxc-browser)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/keepassxc-browser/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/keepassxc-browser/privacy/)

## Description

KeePassXC-Browser is the official browser extension for the KeePassXC password manager, designed to enhance your online security by securely storing and managing passwords. It automatically fills login credentials on websites and applications, saving you time and reducing the risk of password-related errors. With KeePassXC-Browser, you never need to remember or type passwords manually.

This extension seamlessly integrates with KeePassXC to provide a smooth, secure password management experience. It leverages robust encryption methods to protect your sensitive data, ensuring your information stays private. Ideal for anyone looking to improve digital security and simplify password handling, KeePassXC-Browser supports efficient, safe browsing without compromising convenience.

## Rankings

- #128 — Overall
- #51 — Privacy & Security
- #2 — browser
- #6 — browser tab
- #14 — chrome browser
- #16 — grow

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `clipboardWrite`
- `contextMenus`
- `cookies`
- `nativeMessaging`
- `notifications`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `webNavigation`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `https://*/*`
- `http://*/*`
- `https://api.github.com/`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.

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## Review summary

KeePassXC-Browser is generally popular for reliable cross-platform use and smooth browser integration, boosting productivity by autofilling passwords and reducing manual copy-paste. However, multiple reviews report recurring problems: site-specific reliability issues, inserting the wrong password, cryptic errors, hardcoded native-messaging host paths hindering installs, and breakage under stricter privacy settings until fixes are released.

### Pros

- Works reliably across Windows and Linux (Firefox).
- Great integration with KeePassXC; fills passwords quickly and securely.
- Improves productivity by reducing manual copy-paste and enabling quick logins.
- Perceived as a strong, well-integrated password manager in the browser.

### Cons

- Inconsistent behavior on many websites; field-detection/tool not reliable.
- Inserts the wrong password from other accounts without a selection prompt.
- Non-helpful error messages (e.g., 'Key exchange was not successful').
- Hardcoded path for native messaging host; installation/configuration issues.
- Privacy/configuration restrictions can break the addon and delay fixes/releases.

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