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Indian Newspapers

Version 0.1 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 15 hours ago

Extension Details

Developer: http://www.eazyhomepage.com/
Rating: 1.8 ★ (5 ratings)

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension has several concerning trust indicators. With only 5 ratings and a poor 1.8-star rating, user satisfaction is extremely low. The version number (0.1) suggests this is an early, potentially unstable release. The lack of detailed developer information beyond a basic website URL raises questions about accountability and support. The absence of user count data makes it difficult to assess widespread adoption or community trust.

Concerns:

The primary technical concern is the use of Manifest Version 2, which provides weaker security protections compared to the current Manifest V3 standard. This older framework has fewer restrictions on extension capabilities and less robust security controls. The extremely poor user rating of 1.8 stars is a significant red flag, suggesting the extension may not function properly or could have other issues that users have encountered. The early version number (0.1) indicates this extension may be in a beta or experimental state, potentially making it unreliable.

Recommendations:

Given the poor user ratings and early version status, consider finding alternative newspaper reading extensions with better reviews and more established track records. If you decide to use this extension, install it in a separate Chrome profile to isolate any potential issues. Monitor the extension's behavior closely and be prepared to remove it if you experience any problems. Look for similar extensions that use Manifest V3 for better security.

Findings

MEDIUM
Older Manifest Version
This extension uses Manifest Version 2, which has fewer security restrictions than Manifest V3. Consider using extensions that have upgraded to V3.