Make Firefox Password Manager More Like KeePass (Local-First & User-Controlled)

[9nugget__chomp9]

Most browser password managers rely heavily on cloud sync and don’t offer much control... and that’s risky when breaches happen. Firefox is special because it already prioritizes privacy and security, so it has a chance to do this better.

I’d love to see a future version of Firefox’s password manager inspired by KeePassDX or KeePass2Android, where users have more power over their data. A few key ideas:

Local-first storage: Let users keep passwords encrypted on-device without forced cloud sync.

Stronger encryption options: Use modern KDFs (like Argon2) and require a primary password by default.

Auto-lock & memory safety: Lock the vault automatically when idle and clear credentials from memory.

Flexible backups: Allow exporting to/opening from .kdbx-style files or custom storage locations.

Optional sync: If users want cloud sync, let them choose how and where it happens.

These changes would make Firefox stand out even more as the most trustworthy, privacy-first browser; and give users real control over their most sensitive data.

[Jeremiah678]

Your suggestions for enhancing Firefox's password manager align with growing user interest in more control over password storage. Currently, Firefox's password manager offers encrypted storage, but it lacks advanced features like local-first storage, modern encryption algorithms such as Argon2, and auto-lock functionality.

For users seeking these advanced features, third-party password managers like KeePassXC or Bitwarden provide local-first storage, robust encryption, and auto-lock capabilities. These tools offer greater control over your password data and can be integrated with Firefox for seamless usage.

While Mozilla continues to prioritize privacy and security, implementing these features would further enhance user control and align with the needs of privacy-conscious individuals.