Web eID

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

Web eID Firefox Add-on: Secure Digital Identification

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.

Add-on stats

Daily users: 59,470
414
Version: 2.2.1 (Last updated: 2023-03-06)
Version code: 5535403
Creation date: 2020-12-14
Weekly download count: 104
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*/*
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 108.25K

Other platforms

Web eID (v2.3.0)
1.81 (95) 800,000
Not available on Android
Web eID (v2.3.0)
3.90 (8) 494,549
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Add-on summary

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 the old Token signing extension is removed or disabled.
Cons
  • Installed without user permission during the official ID-card software installation.
  • Difficult to remove; causes the browser to display 'Your browser is being managed by another organization.'
  • Collects user data without consent, including the user's certificate and website URL during authentication.
  • Reinstalls automatically on Linux systems after machine restart, making it feel like persistent spyware.
  • Frequent issues after Firefox updates, causing authentication errors.
Most mentioned
  • Persistent installation and management of the browser without user consent.
  • Difficulties with removal causing GDPR violations concerns.
  • Intermittent functionality with frequent errors during usage.
User reviews
This addon get's installed without any permission during Estonian official ID-card software installation. Then it makes it difficult for regular users to remove it. (Your browser is managed by another organization error). It also collects user data "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." without any permission. Even if you remove it, on Linux systems it has safe guards which will reinstall it after you restart your machine. Sounds like persistent Trojan to me. I do not want your spyware on my machine.

Installed without permission

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.
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Web eID. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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