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Page Reader

Version 1.0 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: 3 months ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Rating: 2.3 ★ (33 ratings)

Users: 4,000

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension has a concerning trust profile with only 4,000 users and a poor rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars from 33 reviews, indicating user dissatisfaction. The lack of author information and developer details raises transparency concerns. The generic name "Page Reader" without a clear description makes it difficult to assess the extension's legitimate purpose.

Concerns:

- Poor user rating (2.3/5) suggests functionality or reliability issues

- Missing developer information reduces accountability

- Vague or missing description makes it unclear what the extension actually does

- Uses older Manifest V2 with weaker security protections

- The activeTab permission could potentially access sensitive page content

- Storage permission allows data persistence, which could be misused without clear purpose

- Low user base may indicate limited community vetting

Recommendations:

Given the poor rating and lack of transparency, consider finding an alternative page reading extension from a reputable developer with better reviews. If you must use this extension, run it in a separate Chrome profile to isolate potential risks. Monitor what data it accesses and stores. Be cautious about using it on pages containing sensitive information like banking or personal accounts. Consider waiting for the developer to upgrade to Manifest V3 or provide more detailed information about the extension's functionality.

Findings

MEDIUM

Medium-Risk Permission: activeTab

This extension has the activeTab permission. Can access the active tab when clicking the extension icon.

MEDIUM

Medium-Risk Permission: storage

This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.

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": "Page Reader",
  "icons": {
    "16": "icon.png",
    "48": "icon.png",
    "128": "icon.png"
  },
  "version": "1.0",
  "background": {
    "scripts": [
      "background.js"
    ],
    "persistent": false
  },
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "A completely free extension to read highlighted text via Text To Speech.",
  "permissions": [
    "activeTab",
    "alarms",
    "storage"
  ],
  "options_page": "options.html",
  "browser_action": {},
  "manifest_version": 2
}

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Page Reader

Extension Details

Context-Aware Verdict

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