Is the app connected "classic" extension less secure?

sniem

I was very surprised when I noticed that the extension that I installed on my new machine wasn't unlocked after i logged in into the 1pw app on my Windows machine. I learned that I had to install a "classic" extension instead of the one which is installed at first hand (say, to which https://1password.com/downloads/windows/#browsershttps://1password.com/downloads/windows/#browsers links to).
Which made me think is the "classic" version, which often means outdated, beingt phased out, less secure, less developed than the "new normal" extension?

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1Password Version: 7.6.791
Extension Version: Not Provided
OS Version: Win 10 Pro x64
Sync Type: Not Provided

kaitlyn

Hey @sniem 👋

Good question! The Classic extension is in no way less secure than 1Password in the browser. I wanted to get that concern out of the way first.

That said, 1Password in the browser will give you the best experience when it comes to filling in your browser. You've already found that it doesn't connect directly to the 1Password desktop apps, though, so I completely understand if you'd prefer to use the Classic extension for now. We're working on bringing similar technology over to 1Password in the browser, that way it'll communicate with the 1Password desktop apps in the future.

If you have any other questions, I'm all ears. :chuffed:

sniem

Well, for me the best experience is having 1pw unlocked with Windows Hello by the camera or a fingerprint. Much more comfortable (and secure in public environments where no one can capture your keyboard input with a camera). Confusion was caused by the install on a new machine, the old one has the "classic" extensions installed and I wasn't aware of the new type.

Am looking forward to an even brighter future for 1pw :).

ag_yaron

Thanks for the input @sniem .
We're all eagerly waiting for 1Password in the browser to be integrated with the desktop app, which will allow unlocking with Windows Hello and much more :)