# Show/hide passwords

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `showhide-passwords`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Didier Lafleur
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 7,739
- **Weekly downloads:** 32
- **Rating:** 4.13 / 5 (212 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.5resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2013-06-30
- **Size:** 23 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/showhide-passwords/)

## Description

**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.

## Rankings

- #894 — Overall
- #197 — Privacy & Security
- #3 — show
- #11 — password
- #34 — field
- #55 — wordpress

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

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

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