Show/hide passwords

Name: Show/hide passwords
Rating: 4.1268 (213 reviews)
Author: Didier Lafleur

By: Didier Lafleur

Add a link near password fields to hide or show passwords.

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Show/hide passwords is a simple and reliable Chrome extension that adds a convenient toggle link right below password input fields on any website. This feature allows you to quickly switch between showing and hiding your password while typing, reducing errors and enhancing your login experience.

With this extension installed, you no longer need to guess if you've typed your password correctly. The show/hide toggle improves usability and security by letting you verify your input without compromising convenience. Ideal for anyone who frequently fills in password forms, this extension integrates seamlessly with your browser to provide an intuitive password visibility control.

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By:: Didier Lafleur
Daily users:: 9,048 -67
Rating:: 4.13

(213)
Version:: 0.5resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25
Version code:: 5726259
Creation date:: 2013-06-30
Risk:: Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Size:: 23.46KB
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:: 2025-07-18

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Ranking

# 800

Other rankings

#173 in Privacy & Security

#1 in show keyword 25

#10 in password keyword 84

#28 in field keyword 22

#40 in wordpress keyword 29 ▲ 1

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User reviews

Users appreciate the add-on for providing an accessible and easy way to toggle password visibility, with good functionality on many sites. However, multiple reviews report inconsistent performance across websites and some recent failures on various browsers. The visibility and style of the toggle button could be better. Additionally, some users find the add-on redundant as Firefox has introduced built-in password visibility toggles. Despite these issues, the add-on remains valued by those needing enhanced password visibility control.

Pros

Provides a convenient show/hide password button directly in the password field for better accessibility.
Allows users the choice to view or mask their passwords, rather than making the choice automatically.
Works well on many websites, helping users manage password visibility effectively.
Still functional as of late 2023, indicating ongoing utility.
Easy to use and straightforward in functionality.

Cons

Does not work consistently across all websites, with occasional failures.
Has not been working for some users on certain browsers or devices for several months.
Button style or visibility could be improved, as some users find the current button hard to see or identify.
Some users do not notice any change after installing, indicating possible functionality or compatibility issues.
The add-on feature is now partly or fully built into the browser, making the extension obsolete for some users.

Recent reviews

by 远离*****, 2025-03-31

by 敬念*****, 2025-02-12

好用，该扩展在密码框左下角提供一个显示/隐藏按钮，以实现密码明文显示/隐藏。

by Lo*****, 2024-12-10

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Show/hide passwords requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

Show/hide passwords 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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