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TabNotes

Version 3.0.0 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 14 hours ago

Extension Details

Rating: 4.1 ★ (17 ratings)
Users: 1,000

Context-Aware Verdict

LOW
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension has a modest user base of 1,000 users with a decent rating of 4.1 stars from 17 reviews, suggesting basic user satisfaction. The simple name "TabNotes" clearly indicates its purpose as a note-taking tool for browser tabs. The extension uses Manifest V3, which provides better security controls compared to older versions.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the storage permission, which allows the extension to store data locally on your device. While this is expected functionality for a note-taking application, it means the extension can persistently save information including potentially sensitive notes you create. The lack of detailed developer information makes it difficult to assess the company's reputation and data handling practices. With only 17 ratings, there's limited community feedback to gauge long-term reliability.

Recommendations:

This extension appears to be relatively safe for general use given its minimal permissions and clear purpose. However, avoid storing sensitive information like passwords, personal details, or confidential work notes within the extension. Consider using it primarily for non-sensitive reminders or general notes. If you handle sensitive data regularly, you might want to run this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate any potential data exposure. Monitor the extension's behavior and remove it if you notice any unexpected functionality.

Findings

MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: storage
This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.