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10 open-source apps I recommend every Windows user try - for free

ZDNET

Jack Wallen

If you don't use a password manager, you should start immediately. If you need a password manager, you should place Bitwarden at the top of your list. Not only is Bitwarden open-source, but it's also one of the best password managers on the market.

published: September 15, 2025

news release▪passkeys

Bitwarden Leads FIDO Alliance Credential Exchange Standards for Passkey Portability on iOS 26

Bitwarden leads support for the Credential Exchange standards on iOS 26, enabling users with a standards-based, secure way to transfer passkeys and passwords across apps and platforms. The protocol was developed with the FIDO Alliance and major industry players including Apple, Google, and Microsoft, reinforcing cross-platform compatibility and user choice.

published: September 14, 2025

Scott Gilbertson, Jacob Roach

4 Open-Source Extensions I Install in Every Browser

How-To Geek

Rich Hein

Bitwarden does all the heavy lifting here. It secures my logins, it generates strong new passwords, and then autofills them when needed. What I appreciate most about this extension is the transparency. Because the code has been audited, I don’t need to just blindly trust that it’s keeping my data safe.

published: September 5, 2025

round-up▪review

The Best Password Managers to Secure Your Digital Life

WIRED

Bitwarden is secure, open source, and free with no limits. The applications are polished and user-friendly, making the service the best choice for most users. Did I mention it’s open source? That means the code that powers Bitwarden is freely available for anyone to inspect, seek out flaws, and fix.

published: September 2, 2025

5 Simple Ways to Get Your Life Back After Being Scammed

PCMag

Kim Key

When a scam happens to you, act immediately. "You really have to stop the bleeding," says Gina Tran, director of product for Bitwarden. “I'm a big proponent of doing everything that you can do to really feel like your bases are covered.”

published: August 27, 2025

yellow arrow Achieves 100% Internal Password Management Adoption and Expands Client Security Services with Bitwarden

Bitwarden, the trusted leader in password, passkey, and secrets management, today announced that yellow arrow, a managed service provider (MSP) based in the Netherlands, achieved full internal adoption of the Bitwarden Password Manager and scaled secure credential workflows for its clients. Through the Bitwarden partner program, yellow arrow delivers trusted open source, enterprise password management to help clients improve security practices and simplify access management across industries.

published: August 27, 2025

5 "set it and forget it" self-hosted services that will improve your life

XDA Developers

Ty Sherback

Self-hosting a Bitwarden instance gives you the best of both worlds: the security and convenience of a modern password manager, without relying on someone else’s servers.

published: August 25, 2025

Still Using the Wrong Password Manager? Here’s What to Trust in 2025

Phandroid

Staff

Bitwarden has earned respect the hard way—by being open-source, transparent, and consistent. For the technically inclined, it’s a dream.

published: August 19, 2025

10 open-source apps I recommend every Windows user download - for free

ZDNET

Jack Wallen

published: August 19, 2025

round-up▪review▪security tips

10 Best Free Open-Source Tools for Students

How-To Geek

Tim Brookes

Password management is incredibly important, which is where an app like Bitwarden comes in. This is an open-source password manager that can store and generate passwords, completely free of charge.

published: August 19, 2025

passkeys▪security tips

What Are Passkeys—and What Do You Need to Know About Using Them?

The Wall Street Journal

Sean Captain

A third-party password manager can help bridge compatibility issues for passkeys when straddling competing operating systems. Bitwarden, 1Password and Dashlane, for instance, operate on Android and Apple mobile devices and Macs.

published: August 10, 2025

15 Amazing Free Online Tools That Will Save You Hours Every Day

Medium

Aviyank Aryan

Bitwarden is the best free password manager because it lets you store unlimited passwords on unlimited devices. Most other password managers limit you to one device or a small number of passwords, but Bitwarden gives you everything for free. It also works on all your devices and keeps everything synced automatically.

published: August 10, 2025

round-up▪review▪security tips

8 password managers to help keep your apps safe

The Verge

Barbara Krasnoff

Bitwarden is a well-known open-source password manager that offers a solid selection of features, including saving unlimited items, syncing across devices, and password generation. Unlike most of the other services listed here, almost all of its features are free.

published: August 6, 2025

review▪round-up

Top Alternatives To LastPass

TechRound

Micayla Caetano

Bitwarden has become a trusted option by the cybersecurity community thanks to it being open-source for transparency. It’s also very affordable for budget-conscious users and there is a free plan which includes unlimited passwords on unlimited devices.

published: July 31, 2025

news release▪msp▪business

Convergence Networks Reports 238% Growth in Internal Password Management Adoption Following Switch to Bitwarden

news release▪company▪business▪survey

Bitwarden, the trusted leader in password, passkey, and secrets management, today announced that Convergence Networks, a North American managed service provider (MSP) serving highly regulated industries, saw a 238% increase in employee password manager usage after replacing its previous solution with Bitwarden. This momentum helped the MSP accelerate client deployments through the Bitwarden partner program.

published: July 30, 2025

Bitwarden Report Finds 99% of Organizations Strengthened Security Posture After Deploying Password Management

security tips▪round-up▪review

The survey of more than 100 IT leaders, executives, and end users finds that company-wide mandates more than double password manager adoption, with 79% of employees using Bitwarden regularly in mandated environments compared to 36% without.

published: July 28, 2025

5 Premium Windows Apps I Don't Regret Paying For

How-To Geek

Nick Lewis

Bitwarden is mostly free—you don't have to pay for it to access most of the core features—but for about 10 dollars per year, you get a small encrypted cloud-storage vault, priority support, and an Authenticator function.

published: July 28, 2025

security tips

Freezing Your Credit Is Free. Join Me in Taking This Important Cybersecurity Step

CNET

Danni Santana

Even if your credit is frozen, you'll still need to make sure you have good passwords. Be sure not to use the same login information across multiple sites -- using the same login is a common tactic by cybercriminals. If keeping track of your passwords becomes overwhelming, consider paying for a password manager. CNET recommends Bitwarden.

published: July 21, 2025

security tips▪industry

Microsoft Will Erase Your Passwords on Aug.1: Do This ASAP

CNET

Dashia Milden

Since Microsoft will get rid of all of your passwords in two weeks, you'll need a new place to store your passwords safely. Tomaschek has a few of the best password manager recommendations after testing and reviewing several. The top recommendation is Bitwarden for its transparency. It's open-source and audited annually.

published: July 19, 2025

company▪review▪security tips

Replace Google Password Manager With This Better Alternative—You Won't Look Back

Make Use Of

Yasir Mahmood

Google's built-in password manager feels convenient until you realize what you're missing. After switching to Bitwarden's Chrome extension, you're less likely to go back as the difference in features, security, and reliability is impressive—and it's simple to get started.

published: July 12, 2025

review▪round-up▪android

My top 6 open-source Android apps from the Google Play Store - and why that's important

ZDNET

Jack Wallen

Of all the password managers on the market, Bitwarden is (by far) the best. Not only is the app open source, but it also includes every feature you could ever need from a password manager, uses industry-leading encryption, allows you to share vault entries safely with others, includes two-factor authentication, has a great user interface, is easy to use, and the team behind the app listens to users.

published: July 11, 2025

product updates

Bitwarden MCP server equips AI systems with controlled access to credential workflows

Help Net Security

Bitwarden launched a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, enabling secure integration between AI agents and credential workflows. This release positions Bitwarden at the forefront of empowering AI assistants to access, generate, retrieve, and manage credentials while preserving zero-knowledge, end-to-end encryption through a local-first architecture.

published: July 11, 2025

android▪round-up▪review

The best Android apps available right now

Android Authority

Joe Hindy

We can put a solid word in for Bitwarden. This platform offers unlimited password storage — on your storage bank or their servers — with two-factor authentication and keyphrase generation support.

published: July 10, 2025

news release▪product updates

Bitwarden Brings Agentic AI to Secure Credential Management