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Jira Metrics Plugin - Analytics & Insights

Version 2025.10.26 View in Chrome Web Store

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Extension Details

Developer: jirametrics.pro
Rating: 5.0 ★ (26 ratings)
Users: 3,000

Context-Aware Verdict

HIGH
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension has a perfect 5.0 rating from 26 reviews and serves 3,000 users, indicating positive user experience. The developer domain "jirametrics.pro" suggests specialization in Jira analytics, which aligns with the extension's purpose. The recent version (2025.10.26) shows active maintenance. However, the relatively small user base and limited review count provide less confidence than extensions with broader adoption.

Concerns:

The identity permission is particularly concerning for a Jira analytics tool, as it grants access to your Google account information, which may not be necessary for analyzing Jira metrics. The tabs permission allows monitoring and manipulation of all browser tabs, extending beyond the stated Jira-focused functionality. The content scripts target specific Jira URLs, which is appropriate, but the broad permissions suggest capabilities that exceed what's needed for basic Jira analytics. The combination of identity and tabs permissions creates potential for data collection beyond the extension's stated purpose.

Recommendations:

Consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate it from your primary browsing activities and other accounts. Before installation, verify that the extension actually requires Google identity integration for its Jira analytics features. Monitor the extension's behavior after installation to ensure it only operates on Jira pages as intended. Review your Google account permissions regularly if you choose to install this extension.

Findings

HIGH
High-Risk Permission: identity
This extension has the identity permission. Can access your identity information. This could potentially be used maliciously to compromise security or privacy.
HIGH
High-Risk Permission: tabs
This extension has the tabs permission. Can access browser tab information and manipulate tabs. This could potentially be used maliciously to compromise security or privacy.
MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: storage
This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.