Extension Auditor Security Analyzer

Name: Extension Auditor Security Analyzer
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

Don't sacrifice privacy for convenience.

5.0•1 review•

43 followers

Don't sacrifice privacy for convenience.

5.0•1 review•

43 followers

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Chrome Extensions

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Security software

Extension Auditor is a browser extension that helps users understand and evaluate the security implications of their installed browser extensions.

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Launch tags:Browser Extensions•Chrome Extensions•Edge Extensions

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🌟 After watching MegaLag's Video about the PayPal Honey browser extension, I had a wake-up call. And as it turns out, this is exactly the motivation I needed to create something that solves this and empowers everyday users to take back control of their data privacy. 💡 It was eye-opening—and infuriating. As someone who cares about 🛡️ user privacy and security, I couldn’t ignore the risks that browser extensions like Honey can pose. 🚀 So, I built... Introducing: Extension Auditor

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2yr ago

I have tried this out and it gives me clear reports on browser extension risks and practical tips to improve privacy. Perfect for anyone who values browser data security.

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1yr ago

Super Useful for auditing extension risks and auditing dangerous/risky permissions . 100% would highly recommend!

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1yr ago

App Finder

This sure tackles a very important issue! Will check it out later.

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1yr ago

Maker

@konrad_sx Thanks Konrad, Please feel free to share feedback and ideas.

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1yr ago

App Finder

💡 Bright idea

@ishangirdhar Just checked my Chrome extensions with it. Very interesting (and scary). The functionality of this tool should surely be built into browsers. (I wonder if there is any ad blocker without critical permissions, would that be possible technically?) But I didn't get the advanced interface shown in your video, is this hidden somewhere or only available for other browsers? Also, I didn't see reports from a "Code Pattern Detection" or "Privacy Impact Assessment". Suggestions: * The duplications of the permissions in the details windows are a bit confusing, I'd suggest making separate tabs with permissions sorted by risk and sorted systematically * A light color theme And of course it would be great if it was open source (I mean nicely formatted and commented on GitHub or so).

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1yr ago

Maker

@konrad_sx Thanks for taking the time to try the extension and for all the feedback and suggestions. Some of these have been fixed in the latest version, which is screenshots and videos showing. The latest version, 0.0.0.3, is under review by the Google Chrome Web Store Team and will be published as soon as they approve it. For others, I have taken note of and will ship them soon.

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1yr ago

Maker

@konrad_sx Hi Conrad, Latest version 0.0.0.3 is approved and live on chrome store, if you update your extension, you should see the UI with Visual Insights.

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1yr ago

Maker

Very useful extension for anyone who cares about their data and privacy!

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1yr ago

Amazing job Ishan! Keep it up. 👏

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1yr ago

This is a great effort and will help a lot

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1yr ago

5.0

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Thank you @akash_kloudle for taking the time to try out our extension and sharing your feedback! 🙏 You’ve raised a great point about context—let me clarify how Extension Auditor works: 1️⃣ Privacy-First Approach: The tool operates entirely offline and on-device, ensuring your data stays private. 2️⃣ Risk Analysis Explained: The risk ratings are based on a static analysis of an extension's permissions and capabilities. This means: High-risk doesn’t equal malicious—it highlights the potential for misuse if the extension is compromised, changes ownership, or becomes malicious. Taking a recent example for reference: https://www.cyberhaven.com/blog/... It’s a way to empower users to make informed decisions about their security. 3️⃣ Best Practices: Regularly auditing your extensions and reviewing their permissions is essential, as extension behavior can change over time. We recommend using your discretion and aligning decisions with your unique security needs—especially for critical tools like password managers! Thanks again for the valuable feedback and for giving Extension Auditor a spin. 🚀 Let us know if you have more thoughts or suggestions!