Web eID

Use your electronic identification card for secure authentication and digital signing.
What is Web eID?
Web eID is a Firefox extension designed to facilitate secure authentication and digital signing on the web using various digital documents like ID cards, digital IDs, and residence permit cards. For it to function, the Web eID native application is needed on the PC as well, which can be downloaded from our website. Detailed personal data protection terms are in place to ensure your data is safe.
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Add-on stats

Rating: 3.94 (17)
Version: 2.2.1 (Last updated: 2023-03-06)
Creation date: 2020-12-14
Weekly download count: 96
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*/*
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 108.25K

Ranking

# 305 ▼ 2
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Web eID (v2.3.0)
1.77 (87) 800,000
Web eID (v2.3.0)
3.90 (8) 576,186
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Add-on summary

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The Web eID extension enables the use of digital documents (ID-card, digital ID, e-Resident’s digital ID, residence permit card, etc.) for secure authentication and signing on the web.

In addition to this extension, the Web eID native application must also be installed on the computer.

Download the Web eID native application from here: https://www.id.ee/en/article/install-id-software/

Upon authentication and signing at the e-service Web eID transmits the user's certificate and URL of the website origin to the e-service. Full details about the personal data we transmit and what we do with it are provided in our Data Protection Terms - https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/web-eid-webextension/privacy/

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well once old extensions are removed/disabled
  • Supports multiple operating systems including GNU/Linux, Windows, and macOS
Cons
  • Difficult to remove from Firefox
  • Issues with browser management without user consent
  • Frequent breakage with Firefox updates leading to error messages
  • Inconsistent performance (only works 50% of the time)
Most mentioned
  • Issues with removal and organization management
  • Errors related to card drivers and authentication
  • Difficulties after Firefox updates
Recent reviews
I am unable to remove this extension from Firefox. Opening firefox settings displays the message "Your browser is being managed by another organization". You are monitoring my browser (and probably the browsers of thousands of people who unsuccessfully uninstalled your app like me), without their consent. I hope you understand how critical this issue is. It is a blatant violation of GDPR. I am looking forward for a clear explanation and how you plan to solve this issue.
by Firefox user 18564930, 2024-08-23
by Firefox user 18472052, 2024-06-20
by Firefox user 18472052, 2024-06-20
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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