# Browserpass privacy rating

Browser extension for pass, the standard Unix password manager. Passwords stay in GPG-encrypted files on your own computer.

**Our pick.** For people who want no password company at all. Every password is a GPG-encrypted file in a folder you control, synced with Git if you like, and Browserpass fills it into the browser.

**Keep in mind:** Needs pass, GnuPG and the Browserpass native host installed first. Best for technical users on desktop.

## Summary

Browserpass scores 88 out of 100 (grade B) on the password managers criteria. It meets 6 of 7 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales, end-to-end encrypted vault, local or self-hosted option and full export. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://github.com/browserpass/browserpass-extension
- Source code: https://github.com/browserpass/browserpass-extension
- License: ISC
- Platforms: Firefox, Chromium, Linux, macOS, Windows
- Category: [Password managers](https://privacyratings.com/password-managers/)
- Grade: B (88/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | ISC. | https://github.com/browserpass/browserpass-extension/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | Sends no telemetry, and usage metadata stays in local browser storage. | https://github.com/browserpass/browserpass-extension#privacy |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Volunteer project with no ads or paid tiers. | https://github.com/browserpass/browserpass-extension |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |
| End-to-end encrypted vault | Yes | Each password is a separate GPG-encrypted file. | https://www.passwordstore.org/ |
| Local or self-hosted option | Yes | Passwords are stored as files in a local folder that can be synced with git. | https://www.passwordstore.org/ |
| Full export | Yes | Passwords are ordinary GPG files in a folder, so there is nothing to export. | https://www.passwordstore.org/ |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/password-managers/browserpass/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/password-managers/browserpass.md