# PasswordShaker

> Generates site-specific passwords for you automatically, based on one master password.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `passwordshaker`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Julian Fietkau
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-30
- **First published:** 2017-10-05
- **Size:** 1.02 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/passwordshaker/)
- **Website:** [https://fietkau.software/passwordshaker](https://fietkau.software/passwordshaker)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/passwordshaker/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/passwordshaker/privacy/)

## Description

PasswordShaker is a hash-based password generator add-on for Firefox. It automatically generates site-specific passwords using a master password, eliminating the need for a password database or site tracking. Inspired by PasswordMaker, it offers compatibility for migrating users.

## Rankings

- #88,951 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `menus`
- `storage`
- `tabs`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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