New Tab by Yahoo extension
Security at a glance
Elevated riskSafety score 45/10034 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: new-tab-by-yahoo
Permissions (9)
- View most visited sites
- View open tabs
- Observe web requests
Related extensions
Frequently asked questions
Is New Tab by Yahoo safe to use?
Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of New Tab by Yahoo at 45/100 (elevated risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.
What permissions does New Tab by Yahoo require?
New Tab by Yahoo requests 9 permissions. The most significant: View most visited sites, View open tabs, Observe web requests. See the full breakdown in the security report.
Who develops New Tab by Yahoo?
New Tab by Yahoo is published by Yahoo!. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.