Keybase
A secure chat button for every profile.
Manifest V2
- Users:
- 4,000+
- Rating:
- 4.03 (65)
- Version:
- 1.10.16 (Last updated: 2018-10-08)
- Creation date:
- 2018-10-08
- Permissions:
- activeTab
- contextMenus
- declarativeContent
- nativeMessaging
- storage
- Size:
- 444.42K
- URLs:
- Website
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
User reviews
Users appreciate the Keybase Chrome extension's integration with the desktop app and its ability to facilitate messaging. However, multiple reviews highlight major issues such as the extension's dependence on the native app, poor functionality on Chrome OS and Mac, and the chat button showing up for all profiles regardless of Keybase registration, thereby diluting its usefulness. The onboarding process is glitchy, and some users struggle with unclear support or recovery options. Overall, it's a clever idea that works well when set up properly but has notable usability and functionality drawbacks.
Pros
- Extension integrates well with Keybase desktop application, enabling additional features.
- Provides quick and easy access to Keybase functionalities within the browser.
- Allows sending messages even to users not yet registered on Keybase, helping spread awareness.
- Works effectively on Windows and some desktop platforms once setup is correctly done.
- The concept of Keybase and its integration with the extension is appreciated by users.
Cons
- Extension often requires the native Keybase desktop application to function, causing confusion or issues if not installed properly.
- Many users report the extension does not function correctly on Chrome OS and some Mac systems.
- The 'Keybase Chat' button appears on all social media profiles regardless of whether the person is on Keybase, reducing usefulness and causing confusion.
- Onboarding and installation process is glitchy and prone to errors, with unclear guidance on setup.
- Lack of clear support or documentation for certain use cases and recovery scenarios, leaving users stuck.
Recent reviews
The onboarding process is very glitchy & full of errors. Not a good start....
by 
Nicht Verfolgen (Indsiger), 2021-10-03
Nicht Verfolgen (Indsiger), 2021-10-03Love it, but it would be nice to be able to contact website/domain owner as well
by 
Tigran “TIKSN” Torosyan, 2021-01-10
Tigran “TIKSN” Torosyan, 2021-01-10For those with the install bug. First remove the native keybase app from your system. First install the extension then the application. This fixed the issue for me.
by 
Jonathan Lefebvre, 2020-04-14
Jonathan Lefebvre, 2020-04-14Extension safety
Risk impact
Keybase requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
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Risk likelihood
Keybase has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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