Bitwarden Password Manager vs Norton Password Manager: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | Bitwarden Password Manager | Norton Password Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | Bitwarden Inc. | https://norton.com/ |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-06-18 | 2026-08-04 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are password managers extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- Norton Password Manager leads on permissions & access (77% vs 45%).
- Bitwarden Password Manager leads on data & privacy (93% vs 80%).
- On maintenance & ownership, the two are evenly matched (100% vs 100%).
- Bitwarden Password Manager leads on community reputation (92% vs 64%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | Bitwarden Password Manager | Norton Password Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 11.24/25 | 19.17/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 14.8/16 | 12.8/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 7.5/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 9.15/10 | 6.35/10 |
| Total | 71.41/100 | 76.12/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitwarden Password Manager safer than Norton Password Manager?
Norton Password Manager currently scores higher — 76/100 vs 71/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is Bitwarden Password Manager safe?
Bitwarden Password Manager currently holds safety grade B (71/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Bitwarden Inc.. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Norton Password Manager safe?
Norton Password Manager currently holds safety grade B (76/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by https://norton.com/. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: Bitwarden Password Manager safety report · Norton Password Manager safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.