CRX aminer
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Get Favicon

Version 2.0 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 9 hours ago

Extension Details

Rating: 5.0 ★ (40 ratings)
Users: 10,000

Context-Aware Verdict

LOW
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension has a perfect 5.0 rating from 40 users and serves 10,000 users, indicating positive user experiences. The functionality appears straightforward - extracting favicons from websites. The use of Manifest V3 demonstrates adherence to modern Chrome extension standards with enhanced security features.

Concerns:

The activeTab permission is appropriately scoped for a favicon extraction tool, as it needs to access the current webpage to retrieve the favicon. However, the missing developer information and lack of last updated date raise minor transparency concerns. The extension could potentially access sensitive information on the active tab, though this would be necessary for its core functionality.

Recommendations:

This extension appears safe for general use given its limited permissions and positive user feedback. The activeTab permission is justified for favicon extraction purposes. Users should verify the extension actually performs only favicon-related functions when installed. For users handling highly sensitive information, consider testing the extension on non-critical tabs first to ensure it behaves as expected. The low user count relative to similar tools suggests monitoring for any unusual behavior, though the high rating provides reassurance about its legitimacy and functionality.

Findings

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