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DarkBili - Dark Mode for bilibili.com

Version 0.3.8 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 5 hours ago

Extension Details

Developer: darkbili.com
Rating: 4.8 ★ (66 ratings)
Users: 10,000

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension has a solid user base of 10,000 users with a high rating of 4.8/5 from 66 reviews, indicating positive user experiences. The specific purpose of providing dark mode for bilibili.com is legitimate and commonly requested functionality. The author domain (darkbili.com) aligns with the extension's purpose, suggesting focused development.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the "Broad Host Permissions" finding, which allows access to all bilibili.com subdomains (https://*.bilibili.com/*). While this may be necessary for the extension to function across bilibili's various services and subdomains, it grants extensive access to a popular Chinese video platform where users may have personal accounts and viewing histories. The storage permission, while lower risk, allows the extension to retain user preferences and potentially other data locally.

Recommendations:

This extension presents moderate risk due to its broad access to bilibili.com. Users should verify they trust the developer before installation. Consider reviewing the extension's actual behavior after installation to ensure it only modifies visual elements as intended. If you're particularly privacy-conscious or use bilibili for sensitive content, consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile. The risk is mitigated by the extension's specific, legitimate purpose and positive user feedback, but the broad permissions warrant caution.

Findings

HIGH
Broad Host Permissions
This extension has broad host permissions allowing it to access many or all websites. This could potentially be used to steal sensitive data or track browsing activity.
MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: storage
This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.