Remembering passwords can be very tricky at times if you have multiple accounts related to different services like Gmail, Yahoo, Netflix, HBO Max, and so on. Many Android users rely on different password managers according to their needs and requirements, such as Bitwarden, 1Password, Dashlane, and the most popular one—Google Password Manager.
Earlier, Google Password Manager was tucked away in Chrome or Android settings, but now it has been released as a standalone app by Google for managing your passwords more efficiently and easily.
Previously, if you needed to check your saved credentials, you had to dig into Chrome browser settings. Now, with the standalone app, you can view your passwords with a single click.
The app’s UI features a sleek and clean Material 3 design. The home screen includes a search bar at the top center, and on the right side of the search bar, you can switch between accounts.
By default, the home screen is set to All, which displays all your passwords, passkeys, and network device passwords. It also features three other tabs alongside All: Passwords, Passkeys, and Network Devices. Clicking on any of these tabs will display only the respective results.
You can add a new password from the home screen by clicking Add Password. This will open a box where you can directly select the site or app for which you want to save credentials by filling in the username and password fields.
At the bottom, the menu bar features three tabs:Accounts, Checkup, and Settings.
The Accounts page also serves as your homepage, where you can add new passwords and check saved ones. Moving to the Checkup tab, you’ll see compromised passwords and receive suggestions to create stronger ones if you’re using weak credentials for any service.
The Settings tab provides toggles to automatically create passkeys, enable auto sign-in to websites, and prompt to save passwords. You can also download and export your passwords in CSV format, or delete all data from Google Password Manager if needed.
While there are plenty of third-party password manager apps that provide extra features like advanced sharing or security reports, Google’s new app stands out because it’s completely free and simple to use, especially for those who are already invested in the Google ecosystem.
