the background extension

Security at a glance

Low riskSafety score 92/1005 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: the-background

Permissions (2)

  • View open tabs

Frequently asked questions

Is the background safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of the background at 92/100 (low risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does the background require?

the background requests 2 permissions. The most significant: View open tabs. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops the background?

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