Ad Observer extension

Security at a glance

Elevated riskSafety score 61/10031 findings

Describes the Firefox listing; other stores are scanned separately and can score differently. 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: ad-observer

Permissions (4)

  • Store local data
  • Unlimited local storage
  • *://*.facebook.com/*

Frequently asked questions

Is Ad Observer safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Ad Observer at 61/100 (elevated risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Ad Observer require?

Ad Observer requests 4 permissions. The most significant: Store local data, Unlimited local storage, *://*.facebook.com/*. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Ad Observer?

Ad Observer is published by Online Political Transparency Project at NYU. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.