HackerNews Quick Browse extension

Security at a glance

Low riskSafety score 90/10011 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: hackernews-quick-browse

Permissions (2)

  • https://news.ycombinator.com/item*
  • *://hn.algolia.com/api/*

Frequently asked questions

Is HackerNews Quick Browse safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of HackerNews Quick Browse at 90/100 (low risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does HackerNews Quick Browse require?

HackerNews Quick Browse requests 2 permissions. The most significant: https://news.ycombinator.com/item*, *://hn.algolia.com/api/*. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops HackerNews Quick Browse?

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