HN Follow/Block extension

Security at a glance

Low riskSafety score 100/1000 findings

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: hn-follow-block

Permissions (2)

  • Store local data
  • https://news.ycombinator.com/*

Frequently asked questions

Is HN Follow/Block safe to use?

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

What permissions does HN Follow/Block require?

HN Follow/Block requests 2 permissions. The most significant: Store local data, https://news.ycombinator.com/*. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops HN Follow/Block?

HN Follow/Block is published by Nick Jasuja. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.