# Passwords for Nextcloud browser add-on

> The official browser extension for the Passwords app for Nextcloud.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/nextcloud-passwords](https://chrome-stats.com/d/nextcloud-passwords)

## Overview

- **ID:** `nextcloud-passwords`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** mdw
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 3,906
- **Weekly downloads:** 114
- **Rating:** 4.25 / 5 (75 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.9.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-28
- **First published:** 2017-11-16
- **Size:** 2.30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/nextcloud-passwords/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/marius-wieschollek/passwords-webextension/wiki](https://github.com/marius-wieschollek/passwords-webextension/wiki)

## Description

**Passwords for Nextcloud Browser Add-on** is the official extension designed to seamlessly integrate with the Passwords app for Nextcloud. It enables users to securely store, access, and manage their passwords directly from their browser.

Key features include quick access to credentials related to the current tab, easy drag & drop or click-to-paste functionality, powerful search to find needed credentials fast, and support for multiple Nextcloud accounts. Users can browse their Nextcloud folders, generate strong passwords within the extension, and collect new passwords during browsing for later review. The extension also supports private passwords for private browsing and various themes to customize the user experience.

To use this extension, you need a Nextcloud server with the Passwords App installed, both available for free. For assistance, a comprehensive wiki is available to help users get started and maximize their secure password management.

## Rankings

- #1,399 — Overall
- #282 — Privacy & Security
- #27 — browser
- #30 — password
- #37 — chrome browser
- #57 — browser tab

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `*://*/*`
- `tabs`
- `menus`
- `storage`
- `notifications`
- `clipboardWrite`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users praise its Nextcloud integration, password generation, and ease of use when connected. Repeated complaints focus on confusing desktop pairing (mobile/QR-centric), weak autofill/web form integration requiring manual steps, lack of a master‑password/lock, and occasional connection/reliability problems. Overall useful but needs better desktop pairing, autofill and security controls.

### Pros

- Integrates well with the Nextcloud Passwords app and ecosystem
- Generates and stores secure passwords
- Easy to set up and use once connected
- Reported as efficient and functional by multiple users

### Cons

- Desktop pairing/connection is confusing or appears mobile‑oriented (QR/code) with missing pairing UI
- Poor web autofill integration — does not reliably auto-fill username/password fields and requires using the extension UI
- No master‑password/lock mechanism — users worry about immediate access to stored passwords
- Limited in‑addon account management (difficulty creating/pairing accounts or adding entries manually)
- Connection reliability issues — may fail to connect at startup and not recover automatically

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/nextcloud-passwords)