Extension Details
Context-Aware Verdict
The extension has very limited trust indicators. With only 15 ratings and a poor 2.6-star rating, user satisfaction is clearly low. The developer appears to be an individual blogger (redbunny64.blogspot.com) rather than an established company, which reduces credibility. The lack of recent update information and missing user count data suggests this may be an abandoned or poorly maintained extension.
The unlimitedStorage permission is concerning for a simple ABC game, as educational games typically don't require storing large amounts of data locally. This permission could potentially be misused to store unwanted content or tracking data. The use of Manifest V2 indicates the extension hasn't been updated to meet modern security standards. The poor user rating combined with minimal developer information raises questions about the extension's quality and trustworthiness.
Consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate any potential risks. Given the poor ratings and questionable need for unlimited storage, you might want to look for alternative ABC learning games from more reputable developers with better ratings and Manifest V3 compliance. If you do use this extension, monitor your browser's storage usage and be cautious about any unexpected behavior.
Findings
Security Analysis Details
Required Permissions:
- unlimitedStorage
Embedded URLs (9 total):
| http://www.scirra.com | http://goo.gl/WEvnDt | |
| http://www.whatbrowser.org | http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx | |
| http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ | http://www.google.com/chrome/ | |
| http://www.apple.com/safari/download/ | http://www.google.com/chromeframe | |
| https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx |
Raw Manifest
{ "app": { "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ] } }, "name": "ABC GAME", "icons": { "16": "icon-16.png", "128": "icon-128.png", "256": "icon-256.png" }, "version": "1.0.0.9", "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "The Abc & 123 learning app for kids and babies with HD graphics and flashcards.", "permissions": [ "unlimitedStorage" ], "offline_enabled": true, "manifest_version": 2 }
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