What is Extension Auditor?
Extension Auditor is a productivity chrome extension. it's a free extension , it has 184 active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 4.00 from 3 rated user, last update is 918 days ago.
What’s new in version 1.3.0?
Because they're so hard to monetize, browser extensions have become major targets of exploitation by dodgy marketing firms, who pay developers to insert hidden code that collects data, injects ads, or even use the user's computing resources without authorization. Quite often, these firms would buy out the extensions and completely subvert it for their nefarious purpose.
In order for an extension to inject code on arbitrary websites, it must request this specific permission: "Read and change all your data on the websites you visit". Many extensions request this permission out of convenience, when it is not necessary for their operation.
The Extension Auditor addon will list all the extensions you currently have installed that had requested this permission, giving you a quick overview of your risk profile. It also links to discussion forums where knowledge can be shared about other risk factors such as developer reputation and ownership changes.
Occasionally, an extension will "go rogue". It is our hope that through the discussion forum, we can identify these instances and warn the users through the Auditor extension.
This extension is open-source. To contribute please visit https://github.com/ken107/extension-auditor.
How to install Extension Auditor?
You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.
Preview of Extension Auditor
Technical Features:
- Latest Version: 1.3.0
- Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
- License: Free
- Latest update: Saturday, June 18th, 2022
- Author: LSD Software
Extension Auditor Available languages:
English.
FAQ
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What about others talk about extension auditor chrome extension?
50% user give 5-star rating, 50% user give 2-star rating. Read reviews of extension auditor
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How could i get help if there is something wrong with extension auditor chrome extension?
You could find more help information from extension auditor support page.
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How could i contact the developer of extension auditor chrome extension?
You could send emails to publisher, or check publisher's website.
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What are the required permissions for extensions?
- management
More about manifest_file of extension auditor.
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How could i report abuse of extension auditor chrome extension?
You could click to report abuse of extension auditor.
Reviews of extension auditor:
Good idea in principle but in practice there is literally no discussion taking place. I would have expected to see a list maintained of currently "rogue" Chrome extensions, followed by proof and research. However i found none of that. Shame, could be a great extension but seems to be left by the wayside
Excellent extension. Through it I discovered that the "imagus" extension is harvesting my browsing history, which is not necessary for it to work. Portuguese (Brazil) Excelente extensão. Através dela, descobri que a extensão “imagus” está colhendo os meus históricos de navegação, o que não é necessário para a mesma funcionar.