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Homer Simpson

Version 1 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 16 hours ago

Extension Details

Developer: https://www.chromethemer.com/

Rating: 4.4 ★ (60 ratings)

Users: 2,000

Context-Aware Verdict

LOW

Risk Level

Trust Factors:

The extension appears to be a simple theme from ChromeThemer.com, a known theme provider. With 2,000 users and a solid 4.4-star rating from 60 reviews, it shows reasonable user acceptance. The lack of any permissions, host permissions, content scripts, or background scripts indicates this is likely a basic cosmetic theme that only changes the browser's visual appearance without accessing user data or web content.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the use of Manifest Version 2, which is being phased out by Google in favor of the more secure Manifest V3. While not immediately dangerous, this suggests the extension hasn't been updated recently and may eventually stop working as Chrome transitions fully to V3. The missing last updated date also raises questions about ongoing maintenance.

Recommendations:

This extension poses minimal security risk due to its lack of permissions and simple theme functionality. You can safely use it in your main Chrome profile. However, consider looking for similar Homer Simpson themes that have been updated to Manifest V3 for better long-term compatibility. Keep an eye on Chrome's extension management page for any warnings about outdated extensions, and be prepared to find an alternative if this extension stops receiving updates or becomes incompatible with future Chrome versions.

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

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": "Homer Simpson",
  "theme": {
    "tints": {
      "buttons": [
        0,
        0,
        0.5
      ]
    },
    "colors": {
      "frame": [
        66,
        116,
        201
      ],
      "toolbar": [
        223,
        223,
        223
      ],
      "ntp_text": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "tab_text": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "bookmark_text": [
        18,
        50,
        114
      ],
      "ntp_background": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "button_background": [
        0,
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "tab_background_text": [
        64,
        64,
        64
      ]
    },
    "images": {
      "theme_frame": "images/theme_frame.png",
      "theme_toolbar": "images/theme_toolbar.png",
      "theme_ntp_background": "images/theme_ntp_background.png",
      "theme_tab_background": "images/theme_tab_background.png",
      "theme_ntp_attribution": "images/theme_ntp_attribution.png"
    },
    "properties": {
      "ntp_background_repeat": "no-repeat",
      "ntp_background_alignment": "top"
    }
  },
  "version": "1",
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "",
  "manifest_version": 2
}

Homer Simpson

Extension Details

Context-Aware Verdict

Security Analysis

Security Analysis Details

Embedded URLs (1 total):

Raw Manifest

Secure Annex (beta)