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Minimal Gray

Version 4.0.0 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 5 hours ago

Extension Details

Rating: 5.0 ★ (12 ratings)

Context-Aware Verdict

LOW

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension "Minimal Gray" appears to be a simple theme or styling extension with a perfect 5.0 rating, though based on only 12 reviews which indicates limited adoption. The lack of any permissions, host permissions, content scripts, or background scripts suggests this is likely a basic visual theme that doesn't interact with web content or require access to sensitive data. However, the missing developer information and user count data make it difficult to assess the publisher's credibility.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the use of Manifest Version 2, which has weaker security protections compared to the newer Manifest V3 standard. While this isn't immediately dangerous for a simple theme extension, it represents outdated development practices. The limited number of ratings (12) suggests this extension hasn't been widely tested by the community, and the absence of clear developer information reduces transparency.

Recommendations:

This extension appears relatively safe for general use given its minimal permissions and simple functionality. However, users concerned about security should consider looking for similar theme extensions that have upgraded to Manifest V3. The low adoption rate isn't necessarily problematic for a theme extension, but users might want to explore more popular alternatives with better developer transparency. Regular monitoring for updates would be advisable to ensure the extension remains compatible with future Chrome versions.

Findings

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.

Raw Manifest

{
  "name": "Minimal Gray",
  "icons": {
    "128": "images/icon128.png"
  },
  "theme": {
    "tints": {
      "buttons": [
        0.95,
        0.0,
        0.916
      ],
      "frame_inactive": [
        0.5833,
        0.18,
        0.5
      ],
      "frame_incognito_inactive": [
        0.5833,
        0.18,
        0.5
      ]
    },
    "colors": {
      "frame": [
        52,
        52,
        52
      ],
      "toolbar": [
        73,
        73,
        73
      ],
      "ntp_text": [
        220,
        220,
        220
      ],
      "tab_text": [
        220,
        220,
        220
      ],
      "bookmark_text": [
        220,
        220,
        220
      ],
      "frame_inactive": [
        52,
        52,
        52
      ],
      "ntp_background": [
        73,
        73,
        73
      ],
      "frame_incognito": [
        52,
        52,
        52
      ],
      "tab_background_text": [
        186,
        186,
        186
      ],
      "frame_incognito_inactive": [
        52,
        52,
        52
      ],
      "tab_background_text_inactive": [
        172,
        172,
        172
      ]
    },
    "images": {
      "theme_toolbar": "images/theme_toolbar.png",
      "theme_ntp_background": "images/dark_refresh_grey.png",
      "theme_window_control_background": "images/theme_window_control_background.png"
    },
    "properties": {
      "ntp_logo_alternate": 1,
      "ntp_background_repeat": "repeat"
    }
  },
  "version": "4.0.0",
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "A very clean gray theme with white accent. #Modern #Minimal #Simple",
  "manifest_version": 2
}

by ✦ Astarte

Minimal Gray

Extension Details

Context-Aware Verdict

Findings

Security Analysis Details

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Raw Manifest

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Manifest Findings