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
Rating: 4.75
(28)
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
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
very helpful extension, must have
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?
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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