Google Password Manager is developing a new ‘Delete All Data’ feature that would allow users to remove all saved credentials from the service in a single action. The functionality was discovered in an APK teardown of Google Play Services version 25.02.32, though it is not yet available to users. The development follows Google’s ongoing improvements to its credential management capabilities, including recent updates to its Chrome password manager and the expansion of passkey support across its platforms.
Currently, Google Password Manager users must delete saved passwords and passkeys individually. While workarounds exist, such as deleting all Chrome browsing data for the ‘all’ timeframe, these methods also remove other data beyond just passwords. The limitation has become increasingly significant as Google has expanded its credential management features, including the recent introduction of biometric authentication for auto-filled passwords.
The new feature would particularly benefit users who have accumulated hundreds of stored account credentials and wish to transition to a different password manager or start fresh. The functionality becomes especially relevant as the industry moves toward passwordless authentication solutions, with Google joining Apple and Microsoft in supporting FIDO standards for cross-platform authentication.
Existing methods for credential deletion include accessing Chrome’s Settings menu under Privacy and Security to delete all browsing data, or using the ‘delete data’ option on chrome.google.com/sync. However, these approaches clear all Chrome data rather than targeting passwords specifically. The development supports Google’s broader efforts to improve credential management, including its recent launch of the Restore Credentials feature for Android devices.
While code for the feature appears in recent Google Play Services beta versions, no official timeline has been announced for its public release. The development addresses user requests for more efficient credential management options within Google’s password storage system, particularly as the company continues its transition toward a passwordless future through expanded passkey implementation.
Sources: Tom’s Guide, Consumer Reports, Which?
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