Modern for Hacker News extension

Security at a glance

Elevated riskSafety score 57/10037 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: modern-for-hacker-news

Permissions (6)

  • Access current tab
  • Store local data
  • Unlimited local storage

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern for Hacker News safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Modern for Hacker News at 57/100 (elevated risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Modern for Hacker News require?

Modern for Hacker News requests 6 permissions. The most significant: Access current tab, Store local data, Unlimited local storage. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Modern for Hacker News?

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