Extension Details
Context-Aware Verdict
The extension has a reasonable user base of 10,000 users with a solid 4.1-star rating from 55 reviews, indicating generally positive user experiences. The name "Better Netflix" clearly indicates its purpose as a Netflix enhancement tool. The extension uses Manifest V3, which provides better security controls than older versions.
The primary concern is the storage permission, which allows the extension to store data locally on your device. While this is often necessary for legitimate functionality like saving user preferences or settings, it could potentially be misused to collect and store personal information. The extension's content scripts run specifically on Netflix pages, which means it has access to interact with Netflix's interface and potentially view your viewing activity, account information, or other data displayed on those pages.
Given the low overall risk assessment and the extension's specific focus on Netflix enhancement, this appears to be a relatively safe extension for most users. The storage permission is likely used for legitimate purposes such as saving your customization preferences. However, if you're particularly privacy-conscious, you could monitor what data the extension stores through Chrome's developer tools. The extension's limited scope to Netflix pages reduces the potential attack surface compared to extensions with broader web access.
Security Analysis
Security Analysis Details
Required Permissions:
- storage
Embedded URLs (3 total):
| https://www.netflix.com/browse/my-list | https://www.imdb.com/find?q= | |
| https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx |
Raw Manifest
{ "name": "Better Netflix", "icons": { "48": "resources/icon.png", "96": "resources/icon.png", "128": "resources/icon.png" }, "author": "Konstantin Müller", "version": "1.11.1", "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html" }, "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "Adds various features to Netflix like support for ultrawide displays (21:9 aspect ratio).", "permissions": [ "storage" ], "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "main.js" ], "css": [ "style.css" ], "matches": [ "*://www.netflix.com/*" ] } ], "manifest_version": 3 }