HN Mute extension

Security at a glance

Low riskSafety score 96/1003 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: hn-mute

Permissions (7)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is HN Mute safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of HN Mute at 96/100 (low risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does HN Mute require?

HN Mute requests 7 permissions. The most significant: Store local data, *://news.ycombinator.com/, *://news.ycombinator.com/news*. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops HN Mute?

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