GOV.UK Browser Extension
Security at a glance
Elevated riskSafety score 42/10029 findings
Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.
See the full security reportFirefox listing ID: govuk-browser-extension
Permissions (6)
- Access browser cookies
- View open tabs
- Observe web requests
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Frequently asked questions
Is GOV.UK Browser Extension safe to use?
Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of GOV.UK Browser Extension at 42/100 (elevated risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.
What permissions does GOV.UK Browser Extension require?
GOV.UK Browser Extension requests 6 permissions. The most significant: Access browser cookies, View open tabs, Observe web requests. See the full breakdown in the security report.
Who develops GOV.UK Browser Extension?
GOV.UK Browser Extension is published by GOV.UK. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.