Please release 1Password 8 to the Mac App Store [No definite plans]

I would add a big caveat to this request (I also want to see 1Password 8 in the Mac App Store, and wonder why it can't be...)

Please DO NOT remove 1Password 7 (the only functional version) from the store at the same time you (eventually) add 1Password 8. That is not a solution I'm looking for.

This used to be a great app focused on the needs of the users. That is what made it successful. There is no valid argument given why 1PW8 is not on the App Store and that is by all means not just sketchy, but completely not taking into consideration the need of users to actually trust this app. Seeking for more transparent and user focussed alternatives now....

I too second the demand for Mac App Store version. 1password is pricey for a little app and I pay it for the convenience over other services. One of those conveniences is Mac App Store integration.

Hi @pinecone

I just tried this myself, and on the first attempt got the same error, but tried again and it worked fine. I've alerted our web team to this issue. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.

Ben

1P_Ben BTW - When I try to subscribe to the updates using the link you provided, I get an error.

Not reassuring when even your web forms have bugs.

@markomitranic Has it right. If AB's position is that "we have no issue paying Apple for their services" then the only reason not to use the App Store is that 1P8 would not pass Apple's requirements.

And they want me to trust my passwords such an app?

This is such a weird decision to make for 1P8. It's a very un-mac thing to do, all while touting how "well integrated with mac it is".
In fact, after reading the explanation above, it seeds some doubt in my mind about all the sketchy stuff 1P8 may be doing, if they can't get it into App Store. I reverted to using 1P7 from the store for now. If they decide to pull 7 from the store at some point, I will switch to a different app.

Hi folks,

We haven’t ruled this out, and are evaluating our options for including 1Password 8 for Mac in the App Store. As it stands there are no definite plans for it to be there. You can subscribe updates on this topic here:

https://1password.com/mac-app-store-subscribe/

This list will only be used for updates regarding any changes to the statement above and gauging interest. I'm sorry I don't have a more definitive answer as it stands, but there are a number of considerations that need to be worked out.

You've (Agilebits) been incredibly doublespeak-y when you're really saying "we don't want to pay the Apple tax".

To be clear: we have no issue paying Apple for their services and it is possible to subscribe to 1Password through Apple using the iTunes App Store. In fact we continue to encourage customers who need to pay using currencies other than USD/CAD/EUR to do so.

Ben

Would anyone from the 1Password team be so kind to comment on this thread. That would be great, thanks!

+1

On top of that, 1Password 8 installer requires root password (?!).