Hacker News in New Tab extension

Security at a glance

Low riskSafety score 94/1006 findings

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

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Chrome listing ID: ecjkcfkjdeacecjplgihpljcjbecfiol

Permissions (1)

  • Store local data

Frequently asked questions

Is Hacker News in New Tab safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Chrome listing of Hacker News in New Tab at 94/100 (low risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Hacker News in New Tab require?

Hacker News in New Tab requests 1 permission. The most significant: Store local data. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Hacker News in New Tab?

Hacker News in New Tab is published by Mateusz Janusz. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.