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Mini Games Extension

Version 1.0 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: 10 months ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Rating: 5.0 ★ (1 rating)

Users: 114

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension has very limited adoption with only 114 users and a single 5-star rating, making it difficult to assess reliability through community feedback. The lack of developer information and company details raises transparency concerns. However, the extension uses Manifest V3, which provides better security controls, and has minimal permissions compared to many extensions.

Concerns:

- Extremely low user base and single rating provide insufficient validation of the extension's safety and functionality

- Missing developer information makes it impossible to verify the creator's credibility or contact them for support

- The storage permission, while necessary for game data like scores and settings, could potentially be misused to collect user information

- No clear indication of what specific mini games are included or how user data is handled

- Recent publication with limited track record makes long-term behavior unpredictable

Recommendations:

Consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate any potential risks from your main browsing environment. Before installation, verify that the games actually function as expected and monitor what data might be stored locally. Given the minimal permissions and low user base, you might want to wait for more user reviews and developer transparency before trusting it with regular use. Look for alternative mini-game extensions with better established reputations and clearer developer information if gaming functionality is important to you.

Findings

MEDIUM

Medium-Risk Permission: storage

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

Raw Manifest

{
  "name": "Mini Games Extension",
  "icons": {
    "16": "icons/icon16.png",
    "48": "icons/icon48.png",
    "128": "icons/icon128.png"
  },
  "action": {
    "default_icon": {
      "16": "icons/icon16.png",
      "48": "icons/icon48.png",
      "128": "icons/icon128.png"
    },
    "default_popup": "popup.html"
  },
  "version": "1.0",
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "Play mini games in your browser!",
  "permissions": [
    "storage"
  ],
  "manifest_version": 3
}

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Mini Games Extension

Extension Details

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