Web eID

Use your electronic identification card for secure authentication and digital signing.

Web eID Chrome Extension | Secure Authentication

Web eID is a Chrome extension that enables the use of digital documents (ID-card, digital ID, etc.) for secure authentication and signing on the web. The extension requires the Web eID native application to be installed on the computer.
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Extension stats

By: riaee
Users: 800,000+
Rating: 1.74
(90)
Version: 2.3.0 (Last updated: 2024-07-10)
Creation date: 2024-02-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 73.40K

Ranking

Other platforms

Web Download (v0.2.5)
2.94 (263) 42,848+
Web eID (v2.2.1)
3.94 (17) 58,740+
Web eID (v2.3.0)
3.90 (8) 550,353+
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Extension summary

The Web eID extension enables the use of digital documents (ID-card, digital ID, e-Resident’s digital ID, residence permit card, etc.) for secure authentication and signing on the web.

In addition to this extension, the Web eID native application must also be installed on the computer.

Download the Web eID native application from here: https://www.id.ee/en/article/install-id-software/

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works fine on Linux Ubuntu.
  • Works even with tokens of other EU nations.
  • Open source, which helps with tedious work.
Cons
  • Does not work with Lithuanian ID cards.
  • Support is unresponsive and unhelpful.
  • Issues with Smart-ID on some devices.
Most mentioned
  • Not working with Lithuanian ID cards.
  • Ineffective customer support.
  • Works on Linux but has low ratings.
User reviews
sen tik marazmātisks nekas nav redzēts
by Mārcis Rupeiks, 2024-11-30

Не работает
by sashagvozdev, 2024-11-28

Не работает с литовскими картами..купил четвертый считыватель id cart..уже у меня за две недели тыканьей крыша поехала
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Web eID requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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