Keplr Wallet: keys, security, fees and reviews
In short
- Key control
- Non-custodial: depositing, swapping or staking does not transfer assets to Keplr; the user keeps control.
- Fees
- Network fees: Users pay blockchain gas fees and any other fees shown at the time of use.
- Risks and caveats
- Losing the recovery phrase means losing access; there is no other way to recover an account.
- Checked
- 31 October 2026
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Key facts
- Official site
- keplr.app
Key facts checked on 31 October 2026 against official sources.
What is Keplr Wallet
Keplr is a non-custodial multichain wallet, best known in the Cosmos (IBC) ecosystem and also supporting Bitcoin and Ethereum. It comes as a browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) and a mobile app for iOS and Android. It was built by the Chainapsis team, first released around March 2020; its terms are now issued by Togra Corporation and affiliates.
Who holds the keys
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Key control | Non-custodial: depositing, swapping or staking does not transfer assets to Keplr; the user keeps control. |
| Key storage | Keplr does not store keys; the private key is encrypted with the Keplr password and kept on the device. |
| Recovery | The recovery phrase is the only way to restore access after losing the device or password; one phrase covers all supported networks. |
| Account model | Google login accounts use Web3Auth key generation and get a private key instead of a 12/24-word phrase. |
Features and supported networks
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Browser extension for Chrome (primary), Firefox and Edge; mobile app for iOS and Android since October 2021; web dashboard. |
| Supported networks | Cosmos SDK chains (IBC), Bitcoin, Ethereum and other networks. |
| Hardware wallet support | Ledger, on both the extension and mobile app; the key stays on the Ledger device. |
| Swaps | Keplr Swap aggregates third-party swap services. |
| Multisig | Shared multisig accounts for DAOs and teams, plus a validator dashboard. |
| Privacy (CoinJoin, Tor) | Network-level privacy via the Nym mixnet integration. |
Security and audits
- Keplr's site describes its stack as open source and links a chainapsis/keplr-wallet GitHub repository; on 31 October 2026 that repository was not publicly reachable, while other Chainapsis repositories (phishing blocklist, chain registry) are public.
- No third-party audit reports of the wallet are published on Keplr's official pages.
- Keplr says it never contacts users asking for their recovery phrase.
Fees
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Network fees | Users pay blockchain gas fees and any other fees shown at the time of use. |
History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 5 March 2021 | Chainapsis celebrated Keplr's first birthday, placing the first release around early 2020. |
| 14 October 2021 | Keplr mobile apps for iOS and Android launched. |
| 12 November 2025 | Current terms of use, issued by Togra Corporation and affiliates, took effect. |
Risks and caveats
- Losing the recovery phrase means losing access; there is no other way to recover an account.
- Google-login accounts have only a private key, not a recovery phrase, and depend on the linked Google account.
- Not every Cosmos token can be stored, because Cosmos chains share no single token standard.
About the developer
- Legal entity
- Togra Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates.
- Developer
- Chainapsis team.
- Founded
- 2020 (first year completed by March 2021)
Official links
- Website: www.keplr.app
- Download: www.keplr.app/get
- Docs: docs.keplr.app
- Support: help.keplr.app
- Blog: blog.keplr.app
- Source code: github.com/chainapsis
Questions and answers
Is Keplr self-custodial?
Yes. Keplr does not store private keys or recovery phrases; keys are encrypted with the user's password on the device.
Which networks does Keplr support?
Cosmos SDK chains with IBC, plus Bitcoin, Ethereum and other networks.
Is Keplr open source?
Keplr's site calls its stack open source, but the linked wallet repository was not publicly reachable on 31 October 2026; no audit reports are published.
Does Keplr charge fees?
Users pay network gas fees and any fees shown at the time of use; Keplr Swap routes through third-party services.
Who makes Keplr?
Built by the Chainapsis team since 2020; the terms are issued by Togra Corporation and its affiliates.
Sources
- Keplr — Home
- Keplr — Terms of Use
- Keplr Support — Privacy & Security FAQ
- Keplr Support — General & Account Settings FAQ
- Keplr Support — Download Keplr Extension
- Keplr Blog — First birthday event
- Keplr Blog — Keplr mobile is now live
- Keplr Blog
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