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GNOME Secrets
What GNOME Secrets is
GNOME Secrets is a free Linux password manager for maintaining password databases in the KeePass v.4 format. It is built to fit the GNOME desktop and presents an uncluttered workspace for database management. The app focuses on managing passwords, unlocking databases safely, and creating entries safely. GNOME’s app page directs users to install the latest release through Flathub. Version 14.0 was released on 2026-09-17, and the listed maintainers are David Heidelberg and Maximiliano. Users can seek help or provide feedback through the issue tracker and community chat, while the project also invites translation contributions. App-specific content is licensed under GPL-3.0-only. Secrets has a free plan, no free trial, and Linux is its listed platform. GNOME says its wider project was founded in 1997 by Miguel de Icaza and Federico Mena.
Who it suits
Secrets suits Linux users who want a GNOME-integrated interface for KeePass v.4 password databases. It is also suitable for people who prefer free software distributed through Flathub.
What it does well
- Uses the KeePass v.4 database format
- Integrates with the GNOME desktop
- Provides safe unlocking and creation
- Free plan available
- Issue tracker and community chat support
What to know first
- Available only on Linux
- No free trial listed
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Install latest version from Flathub | Free |
As apps.gnome.org lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
GNOME Secrets provides focused password-database management for Linux and the GNOME desktop. Its KeePass v.4 support and free distribution make it relevant to users already using that format.
Facts from GNOME Secrets's own pages
- Database format
- Secrets uses the KeePass v.4 format. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · apps.gnome.org, 16 Sept 2026
- GNOME integration
- The app integrates with the GNOME desktop and provides an uncluttered interface for password database management. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The app page directs users to install the latest version from Flathub. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Interface
- The app page highlights password management, safe unlocking, and safe creation. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Latest release
- Version 14.0 was released on 2026-09-17. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The app page states that app-specific content is licensed under GPL-3.0-only. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Maintainers
- The listed maintainers are David Heidelberg and Maximiliano. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Maker
- GNOME says the project was founded in 1997 by Miguel de Icaza and Federico Mena. · gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Secrets is a password manager for managing password databases. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The app page points users to its issue tracker and community chat for feedback and help. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- linux · apps.gnome.org, 16 Sept 2026
- Translations
- The app page invites users to help translate the app. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
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