Lightbeam extension

Security at a glance

Some riskSafety score 80/1008 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: lightbeam-chikl

Permissions (7)

  • Observe web requests
  • View open tabs
  • Access browser cookies

Frequently asked questions

Is Lightbeam safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Lightbeam at 80/100 (some risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Lightbeam require?

Lightbeam requests 7 permissions. The most significant: Observe web requests, View open tabs, Access browser cookies. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Lightbeam?

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