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The Keys

Version 1.0 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 18 hours ago

Extension Details

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

Rating: 4.0 ★ (2 ratings)

Users: 335

Context-Aware Verdict

LOW

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension comes from chromethemer.com, which appears to be a legitimate website focused on Chrome themes and extensions. However, the extremely low user base of only 335 users and minimal rating data (just 2 reviews) suggests this is either a very new or niche extension. The 4.0 rating, while positive, is based on too few reviews to be statistically meaningful.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the use of Manifest Version 2, which lacks the enhanced security protections of Manifest V3. This older framework provides fewer restrictions on extension behavior and data access. The lack of detailed technical information (no visible permissions, content scripts, or background scripts listed) makes it difficult to fully assess the extension's scope and potential impact. The very small user base could indicate limited testing and community vetting.

Recommendations:

Given the low risk assessment and minimal security findings, this extension appears relatively safe for general use. However, due to the older manifest version and limited user base, consider monitoring the extension's behavior after installation. If you're particularly security-conscious, you could run it in a separate Chrome profile initially to observe its functionality. Keep an eye out for updates that might migrate the extension to Manifest V3 for improved security. The low user count suggests you're an early adopter, so report any issues to help improve the extension.

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

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  "name": "The Keys",
  "theme": {
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      "frame": [
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        255.0,
        0.44
      ],
      "buttons": [
        1.0,
        1.0,
        1.0
      ],
      "background_tab": [
        -1.0,
        0.5,
        0.75
      ],
      "frame_inactive": [
        -1.0,
        0.3,
        0.6
      ],
      "frame_incognito": [
        -1.0,
        0.2,
        0.35
      ],
      "frame_incognito_inactive": [
        -1.0,
        0.3,
        0.6
      ]
    },
    "colors": {
      "frame": [
        126,
        219,
        239
      ],
      "toolbar": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "ntp_link": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "tab_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_header": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "ntp_section": [
        74,
        74,
        74
      ],
      "bookmark_text": [
        232,
        232,
        232
      ],
      "frame_inactive": [
        71,
        71,
        71
      ],
      "ntp_background": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "frame_incognito": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "ntp_section_link": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "ntp_section_text": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "button_background": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "control_background": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "ntp_link_underline": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "tab_background_text": [
        255,
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        255
      ],
      "frame_incognito_inactive": [
        71,
        71,
        71
      ],
      "ntp_section_link_underline": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ]
    },
    "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_button_background": "images/theme_button_background.png"
    },
    "properties": {
      "ntp_logo_alternate": 0,
      "ntp_background_repeat": "no-repeat",
      "ntp_background_alignment": "top"
    }
  },
  "version": "1.0",
  "short_name": "The Keys",
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "manifest_version": 2
}

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The Keys

Extension Details

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