polkadot{.js} extension

Manage your Polkadot accounts outside of dapps. Injects the accounts and allows signing transactions for a specific account.

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Polkadot{.js} Extension: Secure Account Management

The 'polkadot{.js} extension' for Chrome enables secure management of Polkadot, Substrate, and Kusama accounts outside dapps. It injects accounts for transaction signing without exposing account secrets, fulfilling needs for account management and providing signing capabilities while keeping private keys safe. Users can add accounts, control signing access for dapps, and sign transactions securely. The extension's source code is openly available, ensuring transparency and up-to-date features for users.

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Extension stats

By: polkadot{.js}

Users: 400,000+

Rating: 3.32

(63)

Version: 0.58.5 (Last updated: 2025-03-10)

Creation date: 2022-06-10

Permissions:

storage
tabs

Size: 1.38M

Email: po*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 826 ▲ 102

Other platforms

Not available on Android

polkadot{.js} extension (v0.58.3)

10,139+ 4.40

(175)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Nice wallet
This extension is really helpful
Perfect development tool
Awesome extension
Love a lot

Cons

Horrible UI/UX design
Links don't work, causing frustration for users
Security risks associated with using the wallet
Inability to easily see wallet balance or transaction history
Difficult to use, especially for non-developers

Most mentioned

Poor UI and design issues
Functionality problems with transactions
Inability to access or view wallet balance
Connection issues with associated services
Security concerns regarding token safety

User reviews

the links dont even work. I will sell all my DOT after this. You can't purposely be this bad They most NOT being planning on sticking around. Feels like a dump don't waste your money.

Next Level Intactivism, 2024-12-06

Worthless doesn't even begin to describe this Having to give this 1 star is 1 too many

J Brigg, 2024-12-04

Dot is the most useless blockchain I ever encounter. They cannot even built a common sense user friendly wallet. More than useless

Michelle Maseko, 2024-11-20

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Extension safety

Risk impact

polkadot{.js} extension requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of polkadot{.js} extension. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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