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Fluid Simulation - Stress Reliever

Version 0.0.6 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 5 hours ago

Extension Details

Rating: 4.6 ★ (44 ratings)
Users: 20,000

Context-Aware Verdict

LOW
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension has a solid user base of 20,000 users with a strong 4.6-star rating from 44 reviews, indicating positive user experiences. The straightforward description as a stress-relieving fluid simulation tool aligns well with its minimal permission requirements. The use of Manifest V3 demonstrates adherence to modern Chrome extension security standards.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the storage permission, which allows the extension to store data locally on your device. While this is typically used for legitimate purposes like saving user preferences or simulation settings, it does create a potential privacy consideration as any data stored could theoretically be accessed by the extension. However, given the nature of a fluid simulation tool, this permission is likely used for saving user preferences, simulation parameters, or visual settings.

The extension appears to have limited technical complexity with no host permissions, content scripts, or background scripts, which significantly reduces its attack surface and potential for malicious behavior.

Recommendations:

This extension appears safe for general use given its focused functionality and minimal permissions. The storage permission is reasonable for a simulation tool that would benefit from remembering user preferences. Users comfortable with basic data storage can install this extension in their main Chrome profile without significant security concerns.

Findings

MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: storage
This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.