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Wordcounter

Version 1.3 View in Chrome Web Store

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Extension Details

Rating: 2.6 ★ (38 ratings)
Size: 45.97KiB
Last Updated: August 1, 2018
Users: 3,000

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM
Risk Level
Trust Factors:
- The extension has a relatively low number of users (3,000), which could indicate a lack of widespread adoption and trust.
- The developer information is not provided, making it difficult to assess the reputation and trustworthiness of the developer.
- The extension has a relatively low rating of 2.6 out of 5, which could suggest potential issues or dissatisfaction among users.
Concerns:
- The "activeTab" permission allows the extension to access the currently active tab, which could potentially expose sensitive information or enable unauthorized actions.
- The "storage" permission allows the extension to store data locally, which could be a privacy concern if sensitive data is being stored without proper security measures.
- The extension uses Manifest Version 2, which has fewer security restrictions compared to the newer Manifest Version 3, potentially increasing the risk of vulnerabilities or misuse.
Recommendations:
- Exercise caution when using this extension, as the lack of developer information and low rating could indicate potential risks or issues.
- Consider using the extension in a separate Chrome profile or incognito mode to isolate its activities and minimize potential risks to your main browsing environment.
- Monitor the extension's behavior and permissions closely, and be cautious about granting additional permissions or allowing access to sensitive information.
- If possible, consider using alternative extensions with better reputation, higher ratings, and more transparent developer information, as they may be more trustworthy and secure.

Security Analysis

MEDIUM
Overall Risk
Based on 3 total findings, ranked without considering overall context, including 0 high-risk and 3 medium-risk findings.
MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: activeTab
This extension has the activeTab permission. Can access the active tab when clicking the extension icon.
MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: storage
This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.
MEDIUM
Older Manifest Version
This extension uses Manifest Version 2, which has fewer security restrictions than Manifest V3. Consider using extensions that have upgraded to V3.