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Space

Version 3 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 9 hours ago

Extension Details

Rating: 4.4 ★ (2.4K ratings)

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension has a solid user rating of 4.4 stars from 2,400 reviews, indicating general user satisfaction. However, several critical details are missing that would normally help assess trustworthiness, including the developer information, user count, last update date, and extension size. The minimal description "Space" provides no context about the extension's actual functionality or purpose.

Concerns:

- Manifest Version 2 usage indicates the extension hasn't been updated to meet current security standards

- Complete lack of developer information raises transparency concerns

- Missing last update date suggests potential abandonment or infrequent maintenance

- Vague name and empty description make it impossible to verify if the extension's actual behavior matches user expectations

- No visible permissions listed, but this could indicate either minimal permissions or incomplete reporting

Recommendations:

Given the missing developer information and outdated manifest version, consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate potential risks. Before installation, research the extension further through Chrome Web Store reviews to understand its actual functionality. Monitor the extension's behavior after installation and consider switching to a more transparent alternative with active development and clear documentation. The decent rating suggests it may be functional, but the lack of transparency warrants caution.

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.

Raw Manifest

{
  "name": "Space",
  "theme": {
    "tints": {
      "buttons": [
        0,
        0.96,
        0.47
      ]
    },
    "colors": {
      "frame": [
        66,
        116,
        201
      ],
      "toolbar": [
        15,
        38,
        49
      ],
      "ntp_text": [
        184,
        229,
        236
      ],
      "tab_text": [
        184,
        229,
        236
      ],
      "bookmark_text": [
        184,
        229,
        236
      ],
      "ntp_background": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "button_background": [
        184,
        229,
        236,
        1
      ],
      "tab_background_text": [
        184,
        229,
        236
      ]
    },
    "images": {
      "theme_frame": "images/theme_frame.png",
      "theme_toolbar": "images/theme_toolbar.png",
      "theme_ntp_background": "images/theme_ntp_background.png",
      "theme_tab_background": "images/theme_tab_background.png"
    },
    "properties": {
      "ntp_background_repeat": "no-repeat",
      "ntp_background_alignment": "bottom"
    }
  },
  "version": "3",
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "",
  "manifest_version": 2
}

by ✦ Astarte

Space

Extension Details

Context-Aware Verdict

Findings

Security Analysis Details

Embedded URLs (1 total):

Raw Manifest

Detections

Manifest Findings