Google password manager overrides third-party autofill
Title: Google password manager overrides third-party autofill
Users of the Google Chrome Android app have reported that Google's password manager has blocked alternate password managers to be used on Chrome.[1] This does not occur on other Android web browsers. https://community.bitwarden.com/t/issue-with-google-and-chrome-app-autofill-on-android/42901?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://community.bitwarden.com/t/autofill-on-android-not-working/86323?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Background
Google's password manager is used for storing passwords to autofill.[2] This has competition, with other companies making their own password managers.[3]
Consumer response
Consumers have voiced their concerns over this, often not noticing that Google is the one blocking their password manager.
References
- ↑ "Android Chrome Update Breaks 1Password Autofill - How To Fix It". Techlicious. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ↑ "Google Password Manager". Google. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Issue with google and chrome app autofill on android". Bitwarden.