Extension Details
Developer:
freetabswitcher.com
Rating:
4.4 ★
(9 ratings)
Users:
2,000
Context-Aware Verdict
This section provides a Claude-based AI analysis that applies additional context to the risk. Results are not guaranteed to be accurate.
MEDIUM
Overall Risk
Trust Factors: The extension has a relatively small user base of 2,000 users with a decent rating of 4.4 stars, though based on only 9 reviews which limits reliability. The developer domain "freetabswitcher.com" suggests a dedicated website, but lacks established company reputation or transparency about the developer's identity.
Concerns: The primary concern is the tabs permission, which grants broad access to browser tab information and manipulation capabilities. This is particularly concerning given the extension's simple tab switching purpose - such extensive tab access may be unnecessary for basic functionality. The storage permission, while less critical, allows local data storage which could potentially be misused. The small user base and limited review count make it difficult to assess real-world safety through community feedback.
Recommendations: Consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate potential risks from your main browsing activities. Before installation, verify that the official website (freetabswitcher.com) exists and provides clear information about the extension's functionality. Monitor the extension's behavior after installation for any unexpected tab manipulation or data collection. Given the availability of many established tab management extensions with larger user bases and more transparent developers, you might consider alternatives unless this extension offers unique features you specifically need.
Findings
This section provides a detailed analysis of the extension's security posture, without broader context. Assumes worst-case impact.
HIGH
High-Risk Permission: tabs
This extension has the tabs permission. Can access browser tab information and manipulate tabs. This could potentially be used maliciously to compromise security or privacy.
MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: storage
This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.
Security Analysis Details
Required Permissions:
- storage
- tabs
- alarms
Embedded URLs (4 total):
| https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx | https://freetabswitcher.com | |
| https://buymeacoffee.com/grahammjohnn | https://www.youtube.com/embed/YOUR_VIDEO_ID |
Raw Manifest
{ "name": "FreeTabSwitcher", "icons": { "48": "gray_icon48.png", "128": "gray_icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "48": "gray_icon48.png", "128": "gray_icon128.png" }, "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "version": "1.1.0.0", "commands": { "toggle_cycling": { "description": "Toggle Tab Cycling to Stop or Start the extension. Useful for when you want to stop the extension from cycling tabs quickly.", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+S" } } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "A free tab switcher that switches between tabs and refreshes pages with profile management. Perfect for displaying dashboards.", "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs", "alarms" ], "manifest_version": 3 }
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