MetaMask

MetaMask

An Ethereum Wallet in your Browser

What is MetaMask?
MetaMask is a browser extension that functions as a secure Ethereum wallet and gateway to blockchain applications. It offers tools for purchasing, transferring, and swapping digital assets while allowing users to connect to decentralized apps (DApps) with ease. With millions of users worldwide, MetaMask emphasizes user control over private keys and personal data. It supports asset management, user-created Snaps for wallet customization, and provides a secure login system. Its open-source code and commitment to privacy make MetaMask a trusted steward of user data in the decentralized web.
Stats
Users: 17,000,000+
Version: 11.12.1 (Last updated: 2024-03-18)
Creation date: 2020-05-04
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • clipboardWrite
  • http://localhost:8545/
  • https://*.infura.io/
  • https://*.codefi.network/
  • https://chainid.network/chains.json
  • https://lattice.gridplus.io/*
  • activeTab
  • webRequest
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Size: 20.79M
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Summary
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A secure wallet and gateway to blockchain sites

Whether you are an experienced user or brand new to blockchain, MetaMask helps you connect to the decentralized web: a new internet.

We're trusted by millions of people across the world, and our mission is to make this new decentralized web accessible to all.

The MetaMask extension allows you to buy, send, spend, swap, and exchange your digital assets. Make pay ments to anyone, anywhere. Customize your wallet with community-built Snaps. Log into websites securely to trade assets, lend, borrow, play games, publish content, buy rare digital art, and so much more.

With MetaMask, your keys and assets always stay in your control; • Use MetaMask’s key vault, secure login and digital wallet to manage your digital assets. • Generate passwords and keys on your phone and keep your accounts secure. • Browse and connect to the decentralized websites. • Control what information you share with the sites you use, and what to keep private.

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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
  • Enables signing of transactions
  • Can discover unclaimed airdrops and NFTs
Cons
  • Issues with loading tokens
  • Problems displaying correct currency values
  • Wallet sometimes freezes, making it difficult to move coins
  • Login difficulties
  • Poor performance after updates
  • Inability to connect to multiple sites
  • Complicated UI and UX
  • Security issues with hacks and scams
  • Problems working with hardware wallets
Most mentioned
  • Loading problems with ETH network
  • Glitches and slow performance
  • Security vulnerabilities
  • Interface and usability issues
  • Difficulties with balance display and transactions
Recent reviews
В сети ETH не грузятся токены. Крутится загрузка и все.. Во всех остальных сетях загрузка моментальная. И в чем смысл такого расширения? Устанавливал ТОЛЬКО для того, чтобы подписать транзакцию, но и это сделать не получается

Only showing USD values instead of ETH or other coins.
by Sal A Sal A, 2024-03-17

My wallet is frozen and im trying to move coins out of it to trade. Very fustrating!!!!
by Melissa Melville Melissa Melville, 2024-03-17
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Safety
Risk impact

MetaMask 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 MetaMask if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

MetaMask has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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