Experiment #4 – New interface in 1Password.com’s vault view

I am considering switching to 1Password so this beta is very timely. I use the vault webpage of my old password manager as my preferred interface for managing my passwords and other information. This means the vault webpage of 1Password will be important to me. When I evaluated the current vault webpage, I was disappointed because it looked a lot like how it was when I last evaluated (and rejected) 1Password about 2 years ago. I almost moved on but then I noticed the "Get a sneak peek of the redesign in progress!" notice. I was amazed at how much better the interface was. There was the new filter and sorting features that were missing before. Import passwords was moved (you need it but it doesn't merit prime real estate!) and the Archive plus View Recently Deleted was moved to the lower left (again, reflecting how often such features are used).

One deal breaker I had about the old interface happens when editing a login item. In the old interface, you have the key icon in the password field. If you click the key icon, it changes your password to something new - just like that with no questions asked!

Others may love it but I consider that a seriously bad idea. My password manager should never just change my password. I know how to change passwords. I use the password generator and change it on the website THEN change it in the password manager, not the other way around so that seemed like unacceptable overreach that needs to go away before I sign up with 1Password. I hope will be the case.

I noticed there is a new "..." menu which I like. Perhaps the "View Sharing History" and "View Item History" options could be accessed from there? I also like that the password strength bar, which took up too much space, was replaced by the small circle and statement (like "Fantastic") that get's the same job done but in much less space.

So, how likely is it that this new look will be the new normal? I ask, because the answer will affect whether or not I will sign up or move on after my trial period is over.