Hacker News filter extension

Security at a glance

Low riskSafety score 100/1000 findings

Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

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Firefox listing ID: hn-filter

Permissions (2)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hacker News filter safe to use?

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

What permissions does Hacker News filter require?

Hacker News filter requests 2 permissions. The most significant: https://news.ycombinator.com/*, Store local data. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Hacker News filter?

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