Web eID

Name: Web eID
Rating: 3.7273 (22 reviews)
Author: Riigi Infosüsteemi Amet

Use your electronic identification card for secure authentication and digital signing.

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The Web eID Chrome extension enables secure online authentication and digital signing using your electronic identification card, including ID-card, digital ID, e-Resident’s digital ID, and residence permit card. It works in conjunction with the Web eID native application, which must be installed on your computer. This solution ensures secure transmission of your certificate and website origin when accessing e-services. Enhance your online security and streamline digital interactions with Web eID.

To get started, download the required native application from the official source. Web eID prioritizes your data privacy and provides clear information about the personal data transmitted and usage in its Data Protection Terms.

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By:

Riigi Infosüsteemi Amet

Daily users:

55,864 -96

Rating:

3.73

(22) 0.06

Version:

2.2.1 Last updated: 2023-03-06

Version code:

5535403

Creation date:

2020-12-14

Risk:

Permissions:

*://*/*
nativeMessaging

Size:

108.25K

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 299 ▲ 4

Other rankings

#73 in Privacy & Security ▲ 2

#12 in web keyword 73

#13 in web3 keyword 49 ▼ 1

#37 in card keyword 18 ▼ 1

#38 in sign keyword 39 ▲ 1

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Other platforms

Web eID (v2.3.0)

800,000 1.87

(107)

Web eID (v2.3.0)

483,068 3.90

(8)

User reviews

The Web eID Firefox add-on is praised for its compatibility across operating systems and effectiveness once old token signing extensions are removed. However, multiple users report serious concerns including its installation without permission, difficulty in uninstallation due to browser management messages, and persistent reinstallation on Linux. Users also highlight frequent errors after Firefox updates and potential unauthorized data transmission, raising privacy and usability issues.

Pros

Works well once old conflicting extensions are removed
Compatible with multiple operating systems including GNU/Linux, Windows, and MacOS

Cons

Installs without user permission during official Estonian ID-card software setup
Difficult to remove; attempts to uninstall trigger 'Your browser is managed by another organization' message
Automatically reinstalls on Linux systems after reboot
Possibly collects and transmits user data without explicit consent
Frequent compatibility issues with Firefox updates,resulting in errors like 'certificate not found'

Recent reviews

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by La*****, 2025-06-05

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Web eID requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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