Is Ghosty safe?
Checked version: 1.0.4 · Scan date (UTC): 2026-11-13
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How it ranks
Findings breakdown
detected
Permissions requested
Browser debugger access
Can attach to tabs and inspect/modify all page data using Chrome DevTools protocol
Communicate with desktop apps
Can exchange messages with applications installed on your computer
Execute scripts in pages
Can inject and execute JavaScript code in web pages
View open tabs
Can see URLs and titles of all open tabs
Manage downloads
Can initiate downloads and access your download history
Store local data
Can save data locally in the browser for persistence
Monitor navigation
Can observe and track tab navigation events and URL changes
Show notifications
Can display desktop notifications outside the browser
Use side panel
Can display content in the browser side panel
Manage tab groups
Can create and manage tab groups
Schedule tasks
Can schedule periodic background tasks
Create offscreen documents
Can create hidden documents for background processing tasks
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What this assessment covers
- Store listing
- Chrome
- Checked version
- 1.0.4
- Current listed version
- 1.0.4
- Scan date (UTC)
- Assessment status
- Completed
Recorded findings: 3 critical and 3 high severity. Read the finding details before interpreting the score; automated flags are not proof of malicious behaviour.
Automated analysis looks for suspicious code, permissions and other risk signals. It does not observe every runtime behaviour or independently audit the publisher’s servers. A low-risk result is not a guarantee of safety. How our checks work.