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Automatic Tab Opener

Version 0.1.5 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 15 hours ago

Extension Details

Rating: 4.1 ★ (27 ratings)

Users: 3,000

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM

Overall Risk

Trust Factors: The extension has a modest user base of 3,000 users with a decent 4.1-star rating from 27 reviews, suggesting basic functionality works as intended. However, the lack of developer information and company details raises transparency concerns. The relatively low number of ratings compared to users suggests limited engagement or feedback.

Concerns: The combination of tabs and storage permissions creates potential privacy risks. The tabs permission allows the extension to access information about all your browser tabs, including URLs and titles, which could expose sensitive browsing data. The storage permission enables data retention, meaning tab information could be stored locally or potentially transmitted elsewhere. The alarms and background permissions allow continuous operation even when not actively used, increasing the attack surface. For an "Automatic Tab Opener," these permissions seem appropriate for core functionality but create opportunities for data collection beyond the stated purpose.

Recommendations: Consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile if you handle sensitive information in your main browsing session. Regularly review what tabs the extension opens and monitor for any unexpected behavior. Check if the extension offers settings to limit its scope or disable data storage features. Given the medium risk level and functionality overlap with built-in browser features, evaluate whether you truly need this extension or if Chrome's native tab management tools could meet your needs instead.

Findings

HIGH

High-Risk Permission: tabs

This extension has the tabs permission. Can access browser tab information and manipulate tabs. This could potentially be used maliciously to compromise security or privacy.

MEDIUM

Medium-Risk Permission: storage

This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.

Raw Manifest

{
  "name": "Automatic Tab Opener",
  "icons": {
    "16": "assets/icons/icon.png",
    "32": "assets/icons/icon.png",
    "48": "assets/icons/icon.png",
    "128": "assets/icons/icon.png"
  },
  "action": {
    "default_popup": "popup.html"
  },
  "version": "0.1.5",
  "developer": {
    "url": "https://www.instanceof.dev",
    "name": "Nuno Reis"
  },
  "background": {
    "type": "module",
    "service_worker": "assets/js/background.js"
  },
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "Enables the user to set specific times to open a tab for a specific URL with options of closing automatically the tab when complete",
  "permissions": [
    "storage",
    "alarms",
    "background",
    "tabs"
  ],
  "options_page": "options.html",
  "manifest_version": 3,
  "minimum_chrome_version": "92"
}

by ✦ Astarte

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AHQGLS7XC435S	https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/automatic-tab-opener/hkjobkeceflhccchhjkfofhbcaaaccag
https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/automatic-tab-opener/dhabkgfndffndlhihfpijpcfbdpiibgd	https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/automatic-tab-opener/
https://github.com/bunkat/later	https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx
https://www.instanceof.dev	http://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cron	https://www.instanceof.dev?utm_source=automatic_tab_opener

Automatic Tab Opener

Extension Details

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