Passkey Adoption Rates Have Increased
A new report reveals that major service providers have seen a significant rise in passkey usage for account logins.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Dashlane has published its 2026 Passkey Power 20 report, highlighting increased passkey adoption among major service providers between the first and second quarters of 2026. Data shows that millions of users are moving away from traditional passwords to more secure authentication methods.
Why it matters
Passkeys are becoming a vital security tool because they protect against phishing and stolen-password attacks. As credential abuse remains a top initial attack vector, transitioning to device-based authentication is essential for user security.
Google leads with a 28% login share, while monthly Dashlane passkey authentications hit 2.5 million. Additionally, 57% of Dashlane users now store at least one passkey, with platforms like Experian and Meta seeing triple-digit growth in authentication.
The players
Dashlane
Dashlane is a password manager and digital security company that provides tools for storing and protecting online credentials.
Google is a global technology corporation that specializes in internet-related services, cloud computing, and software development.
The details
Passkeys allow users to sign in using device fingerprints, facial recognition, or PINs, replacing the need for passwords that the average person must manage in counts exceeding 300. This adoption surge follows Google's 2023 decision to make passkeys the default sign-in option for personal accounts.
Timeline
Google made passkeys the default sign-in option in 2023.
The period analyzed for passkey login shares was July 2025 through June 2026.
The growth period for passkey usage occurred between Q1 2026 and Q2 2026.
Dashlane published the 2026 Passkey Power 20 report in October 2026.
The Tech Race
This move toward biometric-based authentication tracks with the broader adoption of FIDO Alliance passkey standards to phase out vulnerable password systems. It positions these service providers against legacy security models that are increasingly susceptible to sophisticated cyber threats.
Users can expect a faster and more secure sign-in experience as more services default to biometric authentication. While this reduces the burden of managing over 300 passwords, it requires device-specific hardware support for fingerprint or facial recognition features.
The takeaway
Adopting passkeys significantly lowers your risk of falling victim to phishing and credential theft. You should enable this feature on every supported account to reduce your reliance on traditional passwords.
Further reading
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