Bitwarden’s Safari Web Extension is a port of the prior App Extension designed for use with Safari 14. The Safari Web Extension is packaged with the Bitwarden Desktop App available on the App Store.
Bitwarden Safari extension no longer works with the Bitwarden direct download application
Today I needed to login into a website so I opened Safari and went to open the Bitwarden extension and to my surprise, it wasn’t there. WTF!
Here is whats up: “Due to changes by Apple, Safari limits Web Extension use to only those obtained through Mac App Store downloads. As of the 2021-03-11 Release, users will not be able to use a Bitwarden Safari Extension obtained through a .dmg installation from bitwarden.com/download or any other non-App Store source. ”Safari Web Extension | Bitwarden Help & Support
According to Bitwarden Support Release Notes the Safari App Extension has officially been ported to a Web Extension for use with Safari 14 . Due to changes to Safari, Web Extension use is now limited to only those obtained through Mac App Store download. Release Notes | Bitwarden Help & Support
I unistalled the download version of Bitwarden and installed the Mac App Store version and all is good. A little advance notice on this issue would have been nice.
- Bitwarden Menu is a simple application for macOS that puts the Bitwarden Browser Extension right into your menu bar. As I am not enrolled in the Apple Developer Program, I cannot sign this Application. However, you may still download the Bitwarden Menu.app from the Releases.
- Bitwarden keeps asking for confidential information even if I deny. Steps To Reproduce. Open Bitwarden app on mac. Bitwarden will ask for access to confidential information; Deny permission. The same popup will show again. Expected Result. Bitwarden should ask for access only once. Bitwarden keeps asking for permission.
- Bitwarden’s web interface uses a few megabytes of data each time you load it, but simply syncing your passwords regularly should not push you over this limit. Note: While Google’s Free Tier does allow you to lease hardware for free, you will have to pay a small fee for reserving a static IP address.
Free password manager for Mac
There are accounts for everything you do online. It’s tempting to use the same password for every login, which is a huge security risk. If someone manages to find out your password, they can access all your online services.
This is where Bitwarden can help. Bitwarden is a free password management app.
Why is Bitwarden free?
The free version provides only the basic features.
It generates secure passwords when you’re setting up an account, synchronizes your passwords across all your devices, and allows you to keep an unlimited number of items in your secure vault.
Does Bitwarden work with Safari?
Yes, it does, and there’s a Safari extension in the Mac App Store.
Unlike some of Bitwarden’s competitors, the extension is a fully functioning tool, rather than a companion requiring the desktop app to be open too.
Is Bitwarden better than LastPass?
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These are two of the best free password managers currently on the market, and each excels in its own different ways.
In terms of security and pricing, Bitwarden is better than Lastpass. Because Bitwarden is open source, it’s constantly being analyzed by security experts around the world, so vulnerabilities are quickly reported and addressed. However, it’s not as intuitive to use as Lastpass, which offers better basic features.
What happens if Bitwarden gets hacked?
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Your data is encrypted using 256-bit AES encryption, so it’s already secure before it’s sent to Bitwarden’s servers. To date, Bitwarden’s servers have never been hacked, but even if they were, the encrypted data would be useless. You can further protect your data by storing it on a highly secure private server instead of Bitwarden’s.
How do I use Bitwarden?
It’s very straightforward to get started. Here’s how:
- Create your Bitwarden account, and log in
- Create and organize folders in your vault
- Create your Master Password
- (Optional) Import passwords and credentials that you have stored in other password managers
Our take
The Bitwarden paid plan offers excellent security features, so they’re fantastic value for the money. If you want to stick with free apps, both Lastpass and 1Password are excellent alternatives to Bitwarden.
Should you download it?
Yes. The free version of the app is an excellent option with its robust security. It’s great to have the option of hosting your data on your own server.
Highs
- ‘No knowledge’ data storage – data is encrypted before it leaves your device
- Free version offers unlimited storage
- Option for local data storage
- Premium and Family subscriptions are up to 25% cheaper than some competitors
Lows
- Less intuitive to use, so could be off-putting for some users
- No account recovery option – if you lose your Master Password you must reset your account, losing all your stored data
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