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1Password
Developer(s)AgileBits Inc.
Initial releaseJune 18, 2006 (2006-06-18)[1]
Stable release(s) [±]
Windows8.10.40 / August 13, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-08-13)[2]
macOS8.10.40 / August 13, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-08-13)[3]
Linux8.10.40 / August 13, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-08-13)[4]
Android8.10.38 / August 6, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-08-06)[5]
iOS8.10.38 / August 6, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-08-06)[6]
Web app1796 / July 30, 2024; 4 months ago (2024-07-30)[7]
Browser extension2.27.1 / August 6, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-08-06)[8]
CLI2.30.0 / July 29, 2024; 4 months ago (2024-07-29)[9]
SCIM Bridge2.9.6 / August 26, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-08-26)[10]
Preview release(s) [±]
Windows8.10.44-21 / August 21, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-08-21)[11]
macOS8.10.44-21 / August 21, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-08-21)[12]
Linux8.10.44-21 / August 21, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-08-21)[13]
Android8.10.44-21 / August 21, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-08-21)[14]
iOS8.10.44-21 / August 21, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-08-21)[15]
Browser extension8.10.44-21 / August 21, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-08-21)[16]
CLI2.30.0-beta.03 / July 18, 2024; 4 months ago (2024-07-18)[17]
PlatformAndroid, ChromeOS,[18] iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, WatchOS, and web browsers Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox and Brave[19]
TypePassword manager
LicenseSoftware as a service
Website1password.com
As ofOctober 2021

1Password is a password manager developed by the Canadian software company AgileBits Inc. It supports multiple platforms such as iOS, Android, Windows, Linux, and macOS.[20] It provides a place for users to store various passwords, software licenses, and other sensitive information in a virtual vault that is locked with a PBKDF2-guarded master password.[21][22] By default, the user’s encrypted vault is hosted on AgileBits’ servers for a monthly fee.[23]

Password file synchronisation

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1Password can be configured through 1Password.com, a paid subscription-based server sync service maintained by the developers. Local Wi-Fi and iCloud sync were only available on iOS and macOS in previous versions.[24][25][26]

In 2017, the Travel Mode feature was introduced for subscribers of 1Password.com, which enables the omission of password entries not tagged as safe for travel from the local storage on a particular device, reducing the impact of being obliged by officials to unlock access at the country border crossings.[27]

Browser extensions

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1Password integrates with desktop web browsers including Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera.[28] The extension can remember logins for websites, fill in website logins automatically, and generate random passwords for new websites.[29]

To use browser extensions, the user must have administrative rights on the computer where the browser is installed. This has been a problem with users on a PC assigned by a workplace without admin rights. To address this problem, 1Password offers plans for a monthly subscription fee aimed at businesses that allow web access to their usernames and passwords which can be copied and pasted into login screens.[30] Plans for family and individual use are also available.[31]

1Password also offers a standalone extension called 1Password X, available for Firefox, Chrome, and Opera.[32] 1Password X is designed to work without a companion desktop app, but a 1Password.com subscription is required.[33]

On the mobile side, 1Password offers integration with browsers and apps on iOS and Android devices using various methods. More convenient methods of filling and saving login information are provided in iOS 12[34] and Android Oreo (and later),[35] respectively.

History

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In a 2017 Consumer Reports article, Dan Guido, the CEO of Trail of Bits, listed 1Password as a popular password manager (alongside Dashlane, KeePass, and LastPass), with the choice among them mostly up to personal preferences.[23]

Unlike previous versions, 1Password 7 became a subscription service, though perpetual licenses were still available from within the app ($64.99 in 2018[36]).[23][37] The option to store password vaults locally was removed in 1Password 8, which drew criticism.[38]

On November 14, 2019, 1Password announced a partnership with venture capital firm Accel, which invested $200 million in a Series A funding round and obtained a minority stake in the company.[39] It was the first outside funding in 1Password's history, and the largest single investment Accel had made to date.[40]

In 2021, 1Password acquired SecretHub, a Dutch cybersecurity company.[41] It also raised $100 million in financing with a valuation of $2 billion.[42]

In January 2022, 1Password raised a $620 million Series C round, the biggest funding round in Canadian history, led by Iconiq Growth, increasing the company's valuation to $6.8 billion. Notable individual investors that took part in this round were Ryan Reynolds, Robert Downey Jr., and Justin Timberlake.[43]

In March 2022, Ryan Reynolds starred in a 1Password commercial from his creative agency, Maximum Effort, which features the Welsh soccer club that Reynolds co-owns, Wrexham A.F.C.[44][45]

In November 2022, 1Password announced its acquisition of Texas-based Passkey tool provider Passage for an undisclosed sum.[46]

In September 2023, 1Password surpasses $250 million in annual recurring revenue where more than two-thirds of its revenue is generated from more than 100,000 business customers.[47]

An advertisement for 1Password released in January 2024 features actor and filmmaker Tommy Wiseau.[48]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "1Password 1.0.0 Release". Archived from the original on 2015-02-15. Retrieved 2015-02-14.
  2. ^ "1Password for Windows Release Notes".
  3. ^ "1Password for Mac Release Notes".
  4. ^ "1Password for Linux Release Notes".
  5. ^ "1Password for Android Release Notes".
  6. ^ "1Password for iOS Release Notes".
  7. ^ "1Password.com Release Notes".
  8. ^ "1Password in the browser Release Notes".
  9. ^ "1Password CLI Release Notes".
  10. ^ "1Password SCIM Bridge Release Notes".
  11. ^ "1Password for Windows Beta Release Notes".
  12. ^ "1Password for Mac Beta Release Notes".
  13. ^ "1Password for Linux Beta Release Notes".
  14. ^ "1Password for Android Beta Release Notes".
  15. ^ "1Password for iOS Beta Release Notes".
  16. ^ "1Password in the browser Beta Release Notes".
  17. ^ "1Password CLI Beta Release Notes".
  18. ^ Brangers, Gabriel (February 21, 2019). "1Password Optimized For Chrome OS: One Password Manager To Rule Them All". Chrome Unboxed - the Latest Chrome Os News. Archived from the original on January 19, 2021. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  19. ^ "Get started with 1Password in your browser". 1Password Support. 2021-05-17. Archived from the original on 2021-08-13. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
  20. ^ "Top 10 Best Password Managers [NEW 2023 Rankings]". Software Testing Help. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  21. ^ Haslam, Oliver (28 August 2018). "Are password managers safe?". 1Password Blog. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  22. ^ Goldberg, Jeffrey (16 March 2013). "1Password hashcat strong master passwords". 1Password Blog. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  23. ^ a b c Chaikivsky, Andrew (2017-02-07). "Everything You Need to Know About Password Managers". Consumer Reports. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  24. ^ Fleishman, Glenn (2018-06-11). "1Password 7 for Mac review: Password manager with small improvements that add up". Macworld. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  25. ^ Myers, Robert McGinley (8 August 2017). "The Best Password App and Manager (and why you need one)". The Sweet Setup. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  26. ^ Tedeschi, Bob (2010-11-03). "Apps to Manage Your Cluster of Passwords". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  27. ^ Kastrenakes, Jacob (2017-05-23). "1Password adds a 'travel mode' to keep your passwords safe at the border". The Verge. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  28. ^ Rubenking, Neil J. (14 June 2018). "AgileBits 1Password - Review 2018". PCMag UK. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  29. ^ "Use the 1Password extension to save and fill passwords on your Mac or Windows PC". 1Password. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  30. ^ "The most secure password manager for teams". 1Password. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  31. ^ "Password manager to keep your family safe". 1Password. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  32. ^ Wagenseil, Paul (2019-02-15). "Best Password Managers 2019". Tom's Guide. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  33. ^ Teare, Dave (13 November 2017). "1Password X: A look at the future of 1Password in the browser". 1Password Blog. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  34. ^ Cao, Peter (2018-08-21). "Hands-on with 1Password and iOS 12's Password AutoFill feature". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  35. ^ El Khoury, Rita (2017-03-25). "AgileBits shows us how Android O's autofill API works with a 1Password demo". Android Police. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  36. ^ Riley, Sean (2018-11-16). "1Password Review: For the Apple Faithful". Tom's Guide. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  37. ^ Riley, Sean (2018-11-16). "1Password Review: For the Apple Faithful". Tom's Guide. Retrieved 2019-12-12.
  38. ^ "1Password upsets long-time fans with big version 8 update for Mac". www.cultofmac.com. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
  39. ^ "1Password partners with Accel for continued growth | 1Password". 1Password Blog. 2019-11-14. Retrieved 2019-11-14.
  40. ^ "Fourteen years after launching, 1Password takes a $200M Series A". TechCrunch. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 2019-11-14.
  41. ^ "1Password acquires Dutch startup to hone secret-keeping". Fortune. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  42. ^ Silcoff, Sean (27 July 2021). "Shopify, Slack executives join $100-million financing of Toronto's 1Password as valuation hits $2-billion". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  43. ^ Page, Carly (19 January 2022). "Remote work and cloud adoption lands 1Password with $620M Series C, now valued at $6.8B". TechCrunch. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  44. ^ "Ryan Reynolds Tries (and Fails) to Guide His Team in This Surprisingly Funny Tech Ad". Adweek. 24 March 2022.
  45. ^ "Cybersecurity and Skin Care". YouTube. 24 March 2022.
  46. ^ "1Password Announces its Acquisition of Texas-based Passkey tool provider, Passage". Insider Apps. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
  47. ^ "1Password Surpasses $250 Million in ARR, Propelled by Rapid B2B Growth". www.businesswire.com. 2023-09-19. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  48. ^ Nudd, Tim (2024-01-30). "Tommy Wiseau Of Cult Film 'The Room' Warns Of Bad Actors In 1Password's New Ad". Ad Age.
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