YouTube Remote Control extension

Security at a glance

Elevated riskSafety score 58/1007 findings

Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

See the full security report

Firefox listing ID: the-youtube-remote-control

Permissions (3)

  • Observe web requests
  • Block and modify web requests

Frequently asked questions

Is YouTube Remote Control safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of YouTube Remote Control at 58/100 (elevated risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does YouTube Remote Control require?

YouTube Remote Control requests 3 permissions. The most significant: Observe web requests, Block and modify web requests. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops YouTube Remote Control?

YouTube Remote Control is published by Wrybread. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.