Extension Details
Context-Aware Verdict
The extension has a concerning trust profile with only 3,000 users and a poor rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars from 25 reviews, indicating user dissatisfaction. The lack of author information and developer details raises transparency concerns. The empty description provides no insight into the extension's actual functionality, making it difficult to assess legitimacy.
Given the combination of poor ratings, lack of transparency, and missing functionality description, consider avoiding this extension entirely. If you must use it, run it in a separate Chrome profile to isolate potential risks. Look for alternative extensions with better ratings, clear descriptions, and active developer support. The storage permission alone isn't critical, but combined with the other red flags, it raises concerns about data handling practices. Consider waiting for the developer to provide proper documentation and upgrade to Manifest V3 before installation.
Findings
Security Analysis Details
Required Permissions:
- storage
Embedded URLs (1 total):
| https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx |
Raw Manifest
{ "name": "Platformer", "version": "1.0.0", "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "permissions": [ "storage" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "32": "assets/icon32.png" }, "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Platformer" }, "manifest_version": 2 }
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