Is Norton Password Manager Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Norton Password Manager earns a safety grade B, 76.1 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
76.1/100
Grade B · 5 of 5 checks
What we found
Automated safety profile from public signals (the extension's manifest & permissions, store listing, publisher, privacy policy). A full review hasn't been published yet.
What this safety grade means
Norton Password Manager earns a safety grade of B (76.1/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Norton Password Manager looks broadly trustworthy. 5,000,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 2.7/5 from 1,700 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-07-25. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Norton Password Manager's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other password managers extensions we track below.
Safety Signals
Based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 60% · 4.8/8 pts | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 77% · 19.2/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 80% · 12.8/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 64% · 6.4/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
Norton Password Manager requests a broad set of permissions that is typical for a password manager. It can read and write data on all websites (), modify clipboard content (clipboardWrite), and use scripting to interact with pages. This lets it automatically fill login forms, save new passwords, and copy them to your clipboard. While the scope is extensive, it is necessary for the core functionality of managing credentials across every site you visit.
A careful user should understand the general risks of any password management tool. The extension itself and the vault it unlocks are highly trusted components. The biggest safety threats come from look‑alike or fraudulent extensions in stores, and from phishing pages that trick you into revealing your master password. Always verify you are installing the official extension from a reputable developer and never enter your vault credentials on a site you reached through an unexpected link.
In the fact sheet, the weakest dimension is Permissions & Access, reflecting the high level of required access. The strongest is Maintenance & Ownership, indicating the extension is actively updated and published by a well‑known entity with a verified identity.
AI-assisted analysis of the documented signals above (permissions, store data, privacy practices) — explains what they mean and the risks typical for this category. Not a hands-on test.
What the store listing shows
Who's Behind Norton Password Manager?
- Publisher https://norton.com/
Public records identify the publisher, but no individual founders or a separate registered company are named — which is what holds the Publisher & Identity score back. Less public information about who operates an extension means less you can verify about their long-term accountability.
How it compares
Among the 4 Password Managers extensions we track, Norton Password Manager scores higher on safety than 75% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Password Managers extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Norton Password Manager FAQ
- Is Norton Password Manager safe?
- Norton Password Manager earns a safety grade of B (76.1/100) on our evidence-based assessment, based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions we could verify from public records. This is an automated profile built from public records, not a hands-on review.
- Who is behind Norton Password Manager?
- Norton Password Manager is operated by https://norton.com/.
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