Extension Details
Context-Aware Verdict
The extension has a moderate user base of 50,000 downloads, which suggests some level of community adoption. However, the low rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews is concerning and indicates user dissatisfaction. The developer website (gamebol.com) appears to be a gaming platform, which aligns with the extension's purpose as an arcade game. The use of Manifest V3 is positive as it represents Google's latest security standards.
The most significant red flag is the poor user rating of 2.4 stars, which is well below average and suggests potential issues with functionality, user experience, or possibly unwanted behavior. While the security analysis shows minimal technical risks with no concerning permissions or findings, user feedback often reveals practical problems that automated security scans might miss. The gaming nature of the extension, while legitimate, sometimes attracts developers who may implement aggressive monetization or data collection practices that users find objectionable.
Given the mixed signals - minimal technical security risks but poor user satisfaction - exercise caution before installation. Read the recent user reviews carefully to understand specific complaints. Consider testing the extension in a separate Chrome profile initially to isolate any potential issues. Monitor the extension's behavior closely after installation, particularly regarding performance impact and any unexpected pop-ups or redirects. If the extension doesn't meet expectations or behaves suspiciously, uninstall it promptly.
Findings
Security Analysis Details
Content Security Policy:
- extension_pages: script-src 'self'; object-src 'self';
Embedded URLs (4 total):
| https://gamebol.com/gun-fest/ | https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1670675 | |
| http://caniuse.com/#feat=let | https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx |
Raw Manifest
{ "name": "__MSG_appName__", "icons": { "128": "128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "128.png" }, "author": "gamebol", "sandbox": { "pages": [ "Game_Source/index.html" ] }, "version": "2", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "__MSG_appDesc__", "default_locale": "en", "manifest_version": 3, "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self';" } }
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