Hacker News + extension

Security at a glance

Some riskSafety score 79/10010 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: oieefcckcbbgniifdhhialgkmghahjgl

Permissions (1)

  • Store local data

Frequently asked questions

Is Hacker News + safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Chrome listing of Hacker News + at 79/100 (some risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Hacker News + require?

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

Who develops Hacker News +?

Hacker News + is published by Jarques. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.