PassBrow: Browser Password/Site Blocking

PassBrow: Browser Password/Site Blocking

Protect your browser with a synced password on any browser using the same account and keep any site you want blocked.

What is PassBrow: Browser Password/Site Blocking?
PassBrow: Browser Password/Site Blocking is a Chrome extension that allows you to secure your browser with a password. This password gets synced across any browser using the same account for consistent protection. The extension also offers website blocking functionality, enabling users to block specific sites for increased internet safety. Available in free and paid versions, PassBrow offers optional upgrades such as auto-lock, keyboard shortcut lock, extension popup protection and more.
Stats
Users: 10,000+
Version: 6.10.9 (Last updated: 2023-12-01)
Creation date: 2020-06-27
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • notifications
  • contextMenus
  • idle
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • *://*.paypal.com/*
Size: 1.48M
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Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
PassBrow: Browser Password/Site Blocking
PassBrow: Browser Password/Site Blocking (v6.10.9)
2.80 (5) 3,674+
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Also available for Firefox, Chromium, Edge, Brava and Opera browsers.

PassBrow is offered in trial mode, being able to use its main functionality (protect the browser with a password) 10 times a day in the free version and unlimited in the paid version. It is possible to unlock using a code, sent to the email or using the code generated by PassBrow-Authenticator. With PassBrow-Authenticator it is also possible to read the QR Code generated in the extension, all of the above options being optional.

In the free and paid version, it is also possible, through the extension's popup, to generate alphanumeric passwords and with some special characters.

In its paid version, all features are released:

  • disable browser lock without having to remove password
  • lock with keyboard shortcut
  • auto lock after some time
  • lock if browser is inactive
  • lock using Omnibox
  • hide personal data in login and license
  • protect extension popup with password
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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works well in a shared computer environment
  • Works well on Firefox
  • Good locking and blocking functionality
Cons
  • Many features are behind a paywall
  • Issues with auto-locking and unlocking
  • Difficult setup process
Most mentioned
  • Paywall for locking features
  • Auto-locking and unlocking issues
  • Difficulty with setup process
  • Works well on Firefox
Recent reviews
I can't log into my account to activate the features. An email was sent explaining the issue with no respond till now. I tried to install the extension on both Chrome and Edge, nothing is working. Endless loading when I try to log into my account.
by Ahmed Amir Ahmed Amir, 2024-03-24

have a bug in MacOS, reopen the chrome with no pw or wrong pw, also count down the trial number, windows haven't this bug, pls check it.
by A Google user, 2018-12-03

Almost every locking option is paid and it doesn't even work.
by Aiden Goodwin Aiden Goodwin, 2024-01-08
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Safety
Risk impact

PassBrow: Browser Password/Site Blocking may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

PassBrow: Browser Password/Site Blocking is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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