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Right Click Opens Link New Tab

Version 0.1.0 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 3 hours ago

Extension Details

Rating: 4.3 ★ (39 ratings)

Users: 8,000

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM

Overall Risk

Trust Factors: The extension has a modest user base of 8,000 users with a decent rating of 4.3 stars from 39 reviews, suggesting basic user satisfaction. However, the lack of developer information and missing last updated date raises transparency concerns. The simple functionality described matches what users would expect from the extension name.

Concerns: The primary concern is the storage permission, which allows the extension to store data locally on your device. While this permission alone isn't inherently dangerous, it's unclear why a simple right-click link opening extension would need persistent storage capabilities. The content scripts running on all HTTP and HTTPS sites means this extension can access and potentially modify content on every website you visit. The absence of clear developer information makes it difficult to assess the publisher's credibility and accountability.

Recommendations: Given the medium risk level, consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile if you frequently handle sensitive information online. Monitor your browser's performance and behavior after installation to ensure no unexpected data collection or site modifications occur. Consider looking for alternative extensions with similar functionality from more established developers with clearer privacy policies. If you decide to keep it, regularly review what data might be stored locally and consider the extension's necessity versus its broad site access permissions.

Findings

MEDIUM

Medium-Risk Permission: storage

This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.

Raw Manifest

{
  "name": "Right Click Opens Link New Tab",
  "icons": {
    "16": "icons/16.png",
    "32": "icons/32.png",
    "48": "icons/48.png",
    "128": "icons/128.png"
  },
  "action": {
    "default_icon": {
      "16": "icons/16.png",
      "32": "icons/32.png",
      "48": "icons/48.png",
      "128": "icons/128.png"
    },
    "default_popup": "config/settings.html"
  },
  "author": "Bill Hedworth",
  "version": "0.1.0",
  "background": {
    "service_worker": "js/background.js"
  },
  "options_ui": {
    "page": "config/settings.html",
    "open_in_tab": true
  },
  "short_name": "Tab Opener",
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "Right Click Opens Link in New Tab in the Correct Order",
  "permissions": [
    "storage"
  ],
  "content_scripts": [
    {
      "js": [
        "js/content_script.js"
      ],
      "matches": [
        "http://*/*",
        "https://*/*"
      ],
      "all_frames": true
    }
  ],
  "manifest_version": 3,
  "minimum_chrome_version": "88"
}

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Right Click Opens Link New Tab

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