Google Chrome is the go-to browser for several Android users, with the built-in autofill option on Chrome offering seamless integration if you want to log in to websites. However, users who use a third-party password manager might be frustrated with Google's implementation as the default option takes up a large part of the screen and hides the on-screen keyboard. According to a post on X by Leopeva64, Google is testing a new option Chrome for Android that allows users to switch to their preferred password manager. Available on Chrome 119, the user spotted a new entry under the 'Autofill Options' called 'Use other providers', which allows password managers other than Google's to automatically fill in information like login credentials and payment methods. If you choose the 'Default' option, it will resort to autofill suggestions from Google Password Manager and Chrome Autofill. However, switching to 'Use other providers' will enable the browser to pull saved information from autofill services set in Android settings. However, the new feature seems to be under development, as a report by Android Police suggests that third-party password managers failed to show data on several websites where they tested the feature. This might be because the option is a part of Chrome's 'field trials'. Moreover, it is still unclear if and when Google plans to roll out the new feature on the stable version of Chrome. While it is technically possible to use third-party password managers with Chrome for Android, the experience is not that great as Google Chrome's autofill UI prioritises itself and takes over the keyboard and other password managers. Google also seems to be working on a redesigned UI for its password manager, with the new interface featuring three categories - 'Passwords', 'Checkup' and 'Settings'. Earlier this month, Google started rolling out its new Credential Manager for Android, a tool that stores all your login credentials and makes it easy to use passkeys. Google's new tool also works pretty well with any password manager that is already installed on your device without replacing them.
