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GMB Everywhere - GBP Audit for Local SEO

Version 3.35.0 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 1 month ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Developer: gmbeverywhere.com
Rating: 4.8 ★ (75 ratings)
Size: 157KiB
Last Updated: January 21, 2025
Users: 200,000
Developer Info: Upwards Company Inc.2233 Argentia Rd #302A Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7 CA

Context-Aware Verdict

LOW
Risk Level
Trust Factors:
- The extension has a relatively high number of users (200,000) and a good rating (4.8/5), indicating that many users find it useful and trustworthy.
- The developer, Upwards Company Inc., appears to be a legitimate business based on the provided address.
Concerns:
- The "storage" permission allows the extension to store data locally, which could potentially be misused to store sensitive information.
- The extension has access to a wide range of Google domains across various countries, which may be more than necessary for its stated purpose of auditing Google Business Profiles.
Recommendations:

1. Review the extension's privacy policy and terms of service to understand how your data is being collected, used, and stored.

2. Consider running the extension in a separate Chrome profile or incognito mode to isolate its access to your browsing data.

3. Periodically review the extension's permissions and revoke any unnecessary ones.

4. Keep the extension updated to the latest version to ensure you have the latest security patches and bug fixes.

5. If you have any concerns about the extension's behavior or data handling practices, consider uninstalling it and using alternative tools or services.

Overall, while the extension appears to be relatively low risk based on the provided information, it's always a good practice to exercise caution when installing third-party extensions and to regularly review their permissions and data handling practices.

Security Analysis

LOW
Overall Risk
Based on 1 total findings, ranked without considering overall context, including 0 high-risk and 1 medium-risk findings.
MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: storage
This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.