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God is Love

Version 2 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: 30 days ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Developer: http://www.higherpowermedia.com/

Rating: 4.8 ★ (2.1K ratings)

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension has a strong user rating of 4.8 stars with 2.1K reviews, indicating positive user experiences. The developer website (higherpowermedia.com) suggests a media company focused on religious content, which aligns with the extension's name "God is Love." However, several key details are missing from the analysis, including specific permissions, manifest version number, user count, and last update date, which limits the ability to fully assess trustworthiness.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the use of an older Manifest Version (the specific version isn't clearly stated but appears to be V2 based on the security finding). Older manifest versions have weaker security controls and fewer privacy protections compared to Manifest V3. The incomplete technical details make it difficult to assess what permissions the extension requests and whether they're appropriate for its functionality. Without knowing the specific permissions, host permissions, or background scripts, there's potential for undisclosed data access or functionality.

Recommendations:

Consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile if you choose to use it, especially given the older manifest version. Look for alternative extensions with similar functionality that use Manifest V3 for better security. Before installing, try to find more detailed information about the extension's permissions and recent updates. Monitor the extension's behavior after installation and remove it if you notice any unexpected activity or performance issues.

Findings

MEDIUM

Older Manifest Version

This extension uses Manifest Version , which has fewer security restrictions than Manifest V3. Consider using extensions that have upgraded to V3.

Raw Manifest

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      "frame_incognito": [
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        0.2,
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      "frame_incognito": [
        0,
        153,
        217
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      "theme_tab_background": "images/theme_tab_background.png",
      "theme_ntp_attribution": "images/theme_ntp_attribution.png",
      "theme_button_background": "images/theme_button_background.png",
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  "version": "2",
  "update_url": "http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "A Christian theme for the Google Chrome browser and Chrome Notebook."
}

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God is Love

Extension Details

Context-Aware Verdict

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Raw Manifest

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