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Indeed Job Filter

Version 1.0 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 2 hours ago

Extension Details

Rating: 5.0 ★ (1 rating)
Users: 331

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension has a perfect 5.0 rating, though this is based on only 1 review, making it statistically insignificant. With just 331 users and being a version 1.0 release, this appears to be a new or niche extension with limited adoption. The lack of developer information and missing last updated date raises transparency concerns. The extension's narrow focus on Indeed job filtering suggests legitimate functionality, but the minimal user base makes it difficult to assess reliability through community feedback.

Concerns:

The activeTab permission, while reasonable for a job filtering tool, allows access to sensitive information on Indeed pages including personal job search history, saved jobs, and profile data. The storage permission enables persistent data collection, which could accumulate detailed user behavior patterns over time. The content script injection specifically targets Indeed domains, creating a focused attack surface. The absence of developer contact information makes accountability and support unclear. The extremely limited user base provides insufficient community vetting of the extension's behavior.

Recommendations:

Consider using this extension in a separate Chrome profile dedicated to job searching to isolate any potential data exposure. Monitor what data the extension stores locally through Chrome's developer tools. Given the low user count, wait for broader adoption and more reviews before trusting it with sensitive job search activities. Look for more established alternatives with larger user bases and transparent developer information if available.

Findings

MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: activeTab
This extension has the activeTab permission. Can access the active tab when clicking the extension icon.
MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: storage
This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.