Surge extension

Security at a glance

Some riskSafety score 78/1008 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.

See the full security report

Firefox listing ID: surge

Permissions (6)

  • Access to all websites
  • Manage downloads
  • Observe web requests

Frequently asked questions

Is Surge safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Surge at 78/100 (some risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Surge require?

Surge requests 6 permissions. The most significant: Access to all websites, Manage downloads, Observe web requests. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Surge?

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