Trust Wallet Browser Extension Vanishes from Chrome Store

Trust Wallet’s browser extension has temporarily disappeared from the Chrome Web Store following a technical glitch during a routine update. The incident comes just months after the wallet provider pledged to cover $7 million in losses from a Christmas Day hack that compromised user funds.

CEO Chen announced the removal via X, attributing the problem to a Chrome Web Store bug encountered during a new version release. The update was designed to help users affected by the December 2025 security breach submit verification codes for reimbursement claims.

⚠️ ALERT: TRUST WALLET CEO EOWYN CHEN SAYS THE BROWSER EXTENSION IS TEMPORARILY DOWN DUE TO A CHROME BUG. GOOGLE IS ESCALATING THE ISSUE AND A FIX IS COMING, WATCH OUT FOR FAKES. pic.twitter.com/jQau7EKPQ2

— Coinwaft (@coinwaft) January 1, 2026

Google has acknowledged the issue and escalated it internally for resolution. Trust Wallet urged users to remain vigilant against fake versions of the browser extension circulating online.

The temporary removal has reignited frustrations among users still reeling from the holiday exploit. Some took to social media to express anger over the wallet’s handling of the security incident and subsequent recovery process.

Trust Wallet User Backlash Mounts Over Security Handling

The Chrome Store issue triggered an outpouring of criticism from Trust Wallet users on X. One user mocked the wallet’s branding, calling it “a vibe coded dump of shit” given the irony of its name.

the irony that your app is called trust wallet while it’s basically a vibe coded dump of shit

— TheCamargoProject (@camargoproject) December 31, 2025

Others raised concerns about the extensive personal data collected during the reimbursement verification process. One affected user questioned why sensitive identity information was required when no solution had been delivered.

We shared our most sensitive information with you, yet no solution has been provided, There is still no outcome, and we have been seriously harmed by this process.

the user wrote

The complaints highlight growing tensions between the wallet provider and its user base. Trust Wallet claims to serve approximately 220 million users globally through its partnership with Binance.

Meanwhile, the company continues processing claims from the December 25 breach. That exploit compromised browser extension version 2.68, specifically affecting desktop users who were later advised to upgrade to version 2.89.

The current Chrome Store issue follows a significant security incident on Christmas Day 2025. Trust Wallet users lost approximately $7 million in an exploit that had reportedly been planned since early December.

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao confirmed the company would cover all lost funds in a December 26 post on X. The announcement provided some relief to affected users awaiting compensation.

The new browser extension feature causing the Chrome Store bug was specifically designed to streamline that reimbursement process. It would allow claimants to submit verification codes directly from the extension to prove wallet ownership.

Trust Wallet stated the verification system helps distinguish legitimate affected users from hackers and scammers attempting to file fraudulent claims. The feature remains unavailable while Google works to resolve the technical issue.

Crypto Wallets Face Escalating Security Threats

The Trust Wallet incident reflects broader security challenges facing the cryptocurrency wallet industry. Personal wallet compromises accounted for 37% of stolen value in 2025, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.

That figure excludes the massive $1.4 billion Bybit hack in February, which skewed overall theft statistics for the year. Including that breach would significantly alter the distribution of attack vectors.

Adding to concerns, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky identified a new infostealer malware called Stealka targeting crypto users. First detected in November 2025, the malware spreads through fake game modifications and pirated software.

Kaspersky has identified a new infostealer malware called Stealka, spreading via fake game mods and pirated software on platforms like GitHub and Google Sites. First detected in November 2025, the malware targets over 100 browsers and more than 80 crypto wallets (including…

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) December 22, 2025

The threat disguises itself as cheats for popular games including Roblox and Grand Theft Auto V. Attackers also distribute it as cracked versions of legitimate software like Microsoft Visio.

Stealka targets 80 cryptocurrency wallets including major platforms such as Binance, Coinbase, MetaMask, Crypto.com, SafePal, and Trust Wallet. Phantom, Ton, Nexus, and Exodus wallets also appear on the target list.

The malware spreads through professional-looking websites hosted on GitHub, SourceForge, and Google Sites. Kaspersky reported blocking all detected Stealka instances, with no confirmed evidence of significant cryptocurrency theft from the campaign.

Trust Wallet users now face a waiting game as Google works to restore the browser extension. The company has provided no timeline for resolution while urging continued caution against counterfeit extensions.