Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links extension

Security at a glance

Low riskSafety score 99/1001 finding

Describes the Firefox listing; other stores are scanned separately and can score differently. Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

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Firefox listing ID: newsit-hnews-and-reddit-links

Permissions (4)

  • Access to all websites
  • View open tabs

Frequently asked questions

Is Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links at 99/100 (low risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links require?

Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links requests 4 permissions. The most significant: Access to all websites, View open tabs. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links?

Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links is published by Ben Winding. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.