View Source extension

Security at a glance

Some riskSafety score 81/10018 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: view-source

Permissions (4)

  • View open tabs
  • Access all HTTP sites
  • Access all HTTPS sites

Frequently asked questions

Is View Source safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of View Source at 81/100 (some risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does View Source require?

View Source requests 4 permissions. The most significant: View open tabs, Access all HTTP sites, Access all HTTPS sites. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops View Source?

View Source is published by Nicholis du Toit. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.