Browserpass

Browser extension for zx2c4's pass (password manager)

What is Browserpass?

Browserpass is a Chrome extension that integrates directly with zx2c4's pass (passwordstore.org) to securely retrieve and autofill login details. It uses native messaging to communicate with a local binary in a secure manner. Users can trigger the password search using 'Ctrl+Shift+L' or clicking the lock icon. The plugin requires a small binary to be installed on the user's operating system.

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Extension stats

By: browserpass-dev

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Users: 3,000+

Rating: 4.65 (31)

Version: 3.8.0 (Last updated: 2023-10-29)

Creation date: 2020-06-27

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

activeTab
alarms
tabs
clipboardRead
clipboardWrite
nativeMessaging
notifications
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
http://*/*

Size: 1.15M

Email: br*****@googlegroups.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 17187 ▼ 163

Other rankings

#489 in Privacy & Security

Other platforms

Browserpass (v3.8.0)

4.67 (39) 1,276+

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Extension summary

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Browserpass is a browser extension for Chrome (and Firefox) to retrieve login details from pass (passwordstore.org) straight from your browser.

It uses native messaging to talk to a local binary to retrieve the login details in a secure manner.

Hit "Ctrl+Shift+L" to open up the password search or click the lock icon , cycle through the logins with TAB and hit ENTER to auto-fill & submit the login form of the current site.

This add-on depends on a small binary you'll need to install on your OS. Installation instructions can be found here: https://github.com/browserpass/browserpass-native

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

simple and easy to use
works reliably and effectively
great community support and responsiveness from developers
beautiful interface, especially after updates
ability to sync with mobile devices

Cons

installation process is not straightforward
some users experience errors with script injection
extension may become difficult to remove once installed
requires multiple steps for backend setup

Most mentioned

works like a charm
very good
sincere thanks to browserpass community
error: unable to inject script in the top frame
love it, best combination to leave Lastpass

Recent reviews

Is a life saver, makes working with Pass a breeze and the fuctionality that you can add password from the extension itself is great.

Max Leon, 2024-09-27

Zhongke Chen, 2023-11-27

Very good.

Urban Alič, 2023-04-19

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Browserpass is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Browserpass if you trust the publisher.