Is Keepassxc Browser Safe?

Keepassxc Browser — Nerq Trust Score 55.0/100 (C grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-06-29.

Use Keepassxc Browser with some caution. Keepassxc Browser is a Firefox extension with a Nerq Trust Score of 55.0/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 45/100. Data sourced from addons.mozilla.org metadata, permissions analysis, and source code availability. Last updated: 2026-04-12. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Keepassxc Browser safe?

CAUTION — Keepassxc Browser has a Nerq Trust Score of 55.0/100 (C). It has moderate trust signals but shows some areas of concern that warrant attention. Suitable for development use — review security and maintenance signals before production deployment.

Security Analysis → Keepassxc Browser Privacy Report →

What is Keepassxc Browser's trust score?

Keepassxc Browser has a Nerq Trust Score of 55.0/100, earning a C grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
45

What are the key security findings for Keepassxc Browser?

Keepassxc Browser's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 45/100 — Firefox Add-ons

What is Keepassxc Browser and who maintains it?

AuthorKeePassXC Team
CategoryFirefox Add-ons
SourceN/A

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Safety Guide: Keepassxc Browser

What is Keepassxc Browser?

Keepassxc Browser is a Firefox add-on — Official browser plugin for the KeePassXC password manager (https://keepassxc.org)..

How to Verify Safety

Review permissions on addons.mozilla.org. Check if source code is available.

You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=KeePassXC-Browser

Key Safety Concerns for Firefox add-on

When evaluating any Firefox add-on, watch for: excessive permissions, data harvesting.

Trust Assessment

Keepassxc Browser has a Nerq Trust Score of 55/100 (C) and has not yet reached Nerq trust threshold (70+). This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Detailed Score Analysis

DimensionScore
Security90/100
Maintenance50/100
Popularity45/100
Quality40/100
Community35/100

Based on 5 dimensions. Data from addons.mozilla.org metadata, permissions analysis, and source code availability.

What data does Keepassxc Browser collect?

Keepassxc Browser has a privacy score of 90/100. Review the documentation and privacy policy for data handling details.

Full analysis: Keepassxc Browser Privacy Report · Privacy review

Is Keepassxc Browser secure?

Security score: 90/100. This meets the recommended security threshold for production use.

Nerq monitors this entity against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases for ongoing security assessment.

Full analysis: Keepassxc Browser Security Report

How we calculated this score

Keepassxc Browser's trust score of 55.0/100 (C) is computed from addons.mozilla.org metadata, permissions analysis, and source code availability. The score reflects 5 independent dimensions: security (90/100), maintenance (50/100), popularity (45/100), quality (40/100), community (35/100). Each dimension is weighted equally to produce the composite trust score.

Nerq analyzes over 7.5 million entities across 26 registries using the same methodology, enabling direct cross-entity comparison. Scores are updated continuously as new data becomes available.

This page was last reviewed on June 29, 2026. Data version: 1.0.

Full methodology documentation · Machine-readable data (JSON API)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keepassxc Browser Safe?
Use with some caution. KeePassXC-Browser with a Nerq Trust Score of 55.0/100 (C). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (45/100).
What is Keepassxc Browser's trust score?
KeePassXC-Browser: 55.0/100 (C). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (45/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=KeePassXC-Browser
What are safer alternatives to Keepassxc Browser?
In the Firefox Add-ons category, more Firefox add-ons are being analyzed — check back soon. KeePassXC-Browser scores 55.0/100.
What permissions does Keepassxc Browser need?
Review Keepassxc Browser's requested permissions carefully. Extensions requesting broad data access carry the highest risk. Current trust score: 55.0/100.
Is Keepassxc Browser open source?
Keepassxc Browser has not reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70. Additional due diligence is recommended.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated assessments based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements or guarantees. Always conduct your own due diligence.

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