PenTest Helper extension

Security at a glance

Elevated riskSafety score 58/10031 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: pentest-helper

Permissions (8)

  • Access to all websites
  • View open tabs
  • Observe web requests

Frequently asked questions

Is PenTest Helper safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of PenTest Helper at 58/100 (elevated risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does PenTest Helper require?

PenTest Helper requests 8 permissions. The most significant: Access to all websites, View open tabs, Observe web requests. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops PenTest Helper?

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