CORS Unblock

The extension has a moderate user base of 100,000 users and a decent rating of 4.1/5, suggesting some level of community acceptance. However, the lack of clear author and developer information raises transparency concerns. CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) unblocking is a legitimate development need, but the implementation approach here is concerning.

The combination of debugger permission with broad host access creates a particularly dangerous scenario. The debugger permission allows deep system access that goes far beyond what's needed for CORS manipulation. The <all_urls> host permission means this extension can intercept and modify traffic on every website you visit. The declarativeNetRequest permission, while more secure than webRequest in theory, combined with debugger access, creates potential for sophisticated attacks. The storage permission, while lower risk, allows persistent data collection across sessions.

Consider running this extension in a completely separate Chrome profile dedicated only to development work, never for general browsing. Before installing, verify if you truly need CORS unblocking - many development servers offer built-in CORS configuration. Look for alternative extensions with more limited permissions or use browser developer tools' built-in CORS disabling features. If you must use this extension, disable it immediately after development sessions and regularly audit what data it might be storing. Consider using local development proxies or server-side CORS configuration as safer alternatives.