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Blue & Green

Version 1.2 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 2 hours ago

Extension Details

Rating: 4.6 ★ (217 ratings)

Context-Aware Verdict

LOW

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension has a solid 4.6-star rating from 217 user reviews, indicating generally positive user experiences. However, several key trust indicators are missing, including the number of users, last update date, author information, and developer details. This lack of transparency makes it difficult to assess the extension's legitimacy and maintenance status.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the use of Manifest Version 2, which has weaker security controls compared to the newer Manifest V3 standard. This older version allows for more permissive behaviors that could potentially be exploited. The absence of detailed technical information (permissions, host permissions, content scripts) in the provided data makes it impossible to evaluate what specific capabilities this extension has or whether it requests excessive permissions for its functionality. The missing metadata about recent updates raises questions about whether the extension is actively maintained.

Recommendations:

Given the low overall risk assessment and positive user ratings, this extension appears relatively safe for general use. However, consider monitoring for updates that migrate to Manifest V3 for improved security. If you're particularly security-conscious, you could run this extension in a separate Chrome profile as a precautionary measure. Before installing, try to research the developer and verify the extension's legitimacy through official sources or trusted review sites.

Findings

MEDIUM

Older Manifest Version

This extension uses Manifest Version 2, which has fewer security restrictions than Manifest V3. Consider using extensions that have upgraded to V3.

Raw Manifest

{
  "name": "Blue & Green",
  "theme": {
    "tints": {
      "buttons": [
        0.99,
        0.99,
        0.99
      ],
      "background_tab": [
        0.425,
        0.5,
        0.5
      ],
      "frame_inactive": [
        0.475,
        0.5,
        0.5
      ],
      "frame_incognito": [
        0.475,
        0.5,
        0.5
      ],
      "frame_incognito_inactive": [
        0.475,
        0.5,
        0.5
      ]
    },
    "colors": {
      "frame": [
        27,
        104,
        115
      ],
      "toolbar": [
        28,
        104,
        110
      ],
      "ntp_link": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "tab_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_header": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_section": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "bookmark_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "frame_inactive": [
        27,
        104,
        115
      ],
      "ntp_background": [
        28,
        104,
        110
      ],
      "frame_incongnito": [
        27,
        104,
        115
      ],
      "ntp_section_link": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_section_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "tab_background_text": [
        225,
        225,
        225
      ],
      "frame_incognito_inactive": [
        27,
        104,
        115
      ],
      "ntp_section_link_underline": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ]
    },
    "images": {
      "theme_frame": "images/frame.png",
      "theme_toolbar": "images/toolbar.png",
      "theme_ntp_background": "images/blueandgreen.png",
      "theme_tab_background": "images/tab.png",
      "theme_ntp_attribution": "images/logo.png"
    },
    "properties": {
      "ntp_logo_alternate": 1,
      "ntp_background_repeat": "no-repeat",
      "ntp_background_alignment": "center"
    }
  },
  "version": "1.2",
  "short_name": "Blue & Green",
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "A clean and minimalistic transition from the color blue to the color green.",
  "manifest_version": 2
}

by ✦ Astarte

Blue & Green

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Raw Manifest

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