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The Grinch

Version 1.0 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 18 hours ago

Extension Details

Developer: https://www.chromethemer.com/

Rating: 4.6 ★

Users: 59

Context-Aware Verdict

LOW

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension appears to be a simple theme from ChromeThemer.com, which is a legitimate website that creates Chrome themes. The 4.6-star rating suggests positive user experience, though the sample size of 59 users is relatively small. The developer website indicates this is likely a cosmetic theme rather than a functional extension.

Concerns:

- Very low user adoption (59 users) makes it difficult to assess long-term reliability and community trust

- Limited information available about the extension's specific functionality beyond the name suggesting it's Grinch-themed

- Small user base means less community oversight and feedback

- No detailed description provided to understand exactly what the extension does

Recommendations:

This extension appears to be a low-risk cosmetic theme with minimal security implications. Given the small user base and basic nature of the extension, you can safely install it in your main Chrome profile. However, if you're particularly security-conscious, you could test it in a separate profile first to ensure it functions as expected. The lack of concerning permissions and minimal security findings suggest this is primarily a visual customization tool. Monitor for any unexpected behavior after installation, though issues are unlikely given the apparent simplicity of the extension.

Findings

Raw Manifest

{
  "name": "The Grinch",
  "icons": {
    "128": "icon128.png"
  },
  "theme": {
    "tints": {
      "frame": [
        -255.0,
        255.0,
        0.44
      ],
      "buttons": [
        1.0,
        1.0,
        1.0
      ],
      "background_tab": [
        -1.0,
        0.5,
        0.75
      ],
      "frame_inactive": [
        -1.0,
        0.3,
        0.6
      ],
      "frame_incognito": [
        -1.0,
        0.2,
        0.35
      ],
      "frame_incognito_inactive": [
        -1.0,
        0.3,
        0.6
      ]
    },
    "colors": {
      "frame": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "toolbar": [
        145,
        192,
        78
      ],
      "ntp_link": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_text": [
        64,
        29,
        80
      ],
      "tab_text": [
        255,
        255,
        252
      ],
      "ntp_header": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "ntp_section": [
        74,
        74,
        74
      ],
      "bookmark_text": [
        232,
        232,
        232
      ],
      "frame_inactive": [
        71,
        71,
        71
      ],
      "ntp_background": [
        119,
        175,
        78
      ],
      "frame_incognito": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "ntp_section_link": [
        6,
        55,
        116
      ],
      "ntp_section_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "button_background": [
        0,
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "control_background": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "ntp_link_underline": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "tab_background_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "frame_incognito_inactive": [
        71,
        71,
        71
      ],
      "ntp_section_link_underline": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ]
    },
    "images": {
      "theme_frame": "images/theme_frame.png",
      "theme_toolbar": "images/theme_toolbar.png",
      "theme_ntp_background": "images/theme_ntp_background.png",
      "theme_tab_background": "images/theme_tab_background.png",
      "theme_button_background": "images/theme_button_background.png"
    },
    "properties": {
      "ntp_logo_alternate": 0,
      "ntp_background_repeat": "no-repeat",
      "ntp_background_alignment": "center"
    }
  },
  "version": "1.0",
  "short_name": "The Grinch",
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "A fun Grinch theme with a clean green background, playful Christmas vibes, and a simple festive browsing experience.",
  "manifest_version": 3
}

by ✦ Astarte

The Grinch

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