Visual Hashing

Changes the background of password entry fields to a four-color visual hash.
What is Visual Hashing?
'Visual Hashing' is an innovative Chrome extension designed to improve online security. It automatically converts password entries into a unique four-color visual hash or 'fingerprint'. This feature is refreshingly simple and effective in reducing typing errors during password entries, and over time, users can quickly associate their passwords with the corresponding color pattern which enhances recollection and security.

Extension stats

Users: 887 ▲ 4
Rating: 4.75 (28)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2013-01-22)
Creation date: 2013-01-22
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 187.39K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

After you install this add-on, you'll be able to see a four-color visual "hash" in password inputs all around the web. The hash will update as you type.

You can think of the hash as being your password's "fingerprint." Over time, you'll remember the colors associated with each password, which will prevent you from mistyping your passwords.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very helpful extension
  • Prevents entering wrong passwords
  • Cool color feature
  • Memorable and doesn't lag
  • Well implemented concept
Cons
  • Difficulty in memorizing colors for multiple sites
  • Color choices may not be easy to remember
  • Some users find it not very useful
Most mentioned
  • Helpful extension
  • Genius idea
  • Ability to customize colors
  • Remembrance issue with colors
Recent reviews
by Yutthana Sae-Heng, 2024-03-29

very helpful extension, must have
by Will Tu Tran, 2014-04-13

Very cool feature. Never press enter with the wrong password typed in again. Maybe in an update we can get the ability to change the colors to ones we choose?
by Ryan Callihan, 2014-02-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Visual Hashing requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Visual Hashing is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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