Extension Details
Context-Aware Verdict
The extension has a decent user base of 7,000 users and maintains a high rating of 4.6 stars, suggesting positive user experiences. However, the limited number of reviews (only 9) relative to the user count raises questions about user engagement. The developer website (searchmulty.com) provides some legitimacy, though more comprehensive developer information would strengthen trust.
The primary concern is the lack of transparency in the extension's functionality - there is no description provided, making it impossible to understand what the extension actually does or verify if its permissions align with its stated purpose. This absence of clear functionality description is a significant red flag. Additionally, missing technical details such as last update date, file size, and specific permissions make it difficult to conduct a thorough security assessment. The relatively low number of reviews compared to users could indicate inactive or disengaged users.
Before installing, research the extension thoroughly by visiting the developer's website to understand its actual functionality. Consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate any potential risks from your main browsing environment. Monitor the extension's behavior after installation and remove it immediately if you notice any unexpected activity. Given the lack of clear purpose, consider whether you actually need this extension or if there are better-documented alternatives available.
Findings
Security Analysis Details
Embedded URLs (6 total):
| https://searchmulty.com/stats/remove.php?item=omni | https://searchmulty.com/favicon.png | |
| https://searchmulty.com/results.php?pub=2033&v=415&q= | https://searchmulty.com/gjson.php?q= | |
| https://searchmulty.com/hp | https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx |
Raw Manifest
{ "name": "Multy App", "icons": { "16": "icons/button.png", "64": "icons/icon64.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "icons/icon48.png" }, "version": "1.2.4", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "Extension changes default search to SearchMulty.com", "homepage_url": "https://searchmulty.com/hp", "manifest_version": 3, "chrome_settings_overrides": { "search_provider": { "name": "Multy", "keyword": "Multy", "encoding": "UTF-8", "is_default": true, "search_url": "https://searchmulty.com/results.php?pub=2033&v=415&q={searchTerms}", "favicon_url": "https://searchmulty.com/favicon.png", "instant_url": "https://searchmulty.com/results.php?pub=2033&v=415&q={searchTerms}", "suggest_url": "https://searchmulty.com/gjson.php?q={searchTerms}", "alternate_urls": [], "search_url_post_params": "", "instant_url_post_params": "" } } }
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