Visual Hashing

Changes the background of password entry fields to a four-color visual hash.

Visual Hashing: Unique Color Code for Password Safety

'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.

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Extension stats

By: https://connectioni.st

Users: 796

Rating: 4.75

(28)

Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2013-01-22)

Creation date: 2013-01-22

Size: 187.39K

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 33,713 ▲ 167

Other rankings

#12738 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 232

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

User reviews

very helpful extension, must have

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?

Ryan Callihan, 2014-02-18

very helpfull! genious!

Magnus Gunnarsson, 2013-01-07

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Visual Hashing requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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