The extension has a perfect 5.0 rating, which is positive, but this is based on only 5 reviews making it statistically insignificant. With just 312 users and no visible author or developer information, the extension lacks transparency and established credibility. The absence of company details or developer contact information raises questions about accountability and support.
The primary concern is the lack of developer transparency - no author name or company information is provided, making it difficult to verify the extension's legitimacy. The "windows" permission allows the extension to manipulate all browser windows, which could potentially be misused beyond simple resizing functionality. The "system.display" permission grants access to display configuration data, which while necessary for window resizing, provides system-level information. The very small user base (312 users) suggests limited community vetting, and the recent version (0.0.4) indicates this is still early-stage software.
Consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate potential risks from your main browsing environment. Before installation, verify the extension's functionality matches your specific needs, as there are more established window management extensions available with larger user bases and transparent developers. Monitor the extension's behavior after installation and remove it if you notice any unexpected window manipulation or system behavior.
| https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx |
{ "name": "Window Resizer", "icons": { "48": "images/windowresizer48.png", "96": "images/windowresizer96.png", "128": "images/windowresizer128.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "version": "0.0.4", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "Resize window to specified dimensions", "permissions": [ "windows", "system.display" ], "manifest_version": 3 }
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