Introducing Extension Auditor v0.3 - Improved Visual Insights

Discover the powerful new features in Extension Auditor v0.0.0.3, designed to transform how you manage and analyze your browser extensions. From a detailed dashboard showcasing key stats like installed and enabled extensions to enhanced views such as card and table formats for clear insights, this update provides unparalleled control. Visual tools like bar graphs and pie charts simplify risk assessments, while actionable buttons let you disable, remove, or explore extensions effortlessly. Advanced filters and export options.

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Managing your browser extensions just got a whole lot easier and smarter with the latest update to Extension Auditor v0.0.0.3. Our new features bring unparalleled visibility, robust analytics, and powerful tools to help you understand and manage your extensions effortlessly. Let’s dive into what’s new in this version.


Dashboard Overview: Everything at a Glance

Key Statistics

Stay informed with quick stats that summarize your extension usage:

  • Total Extensions Installed: See the total number of extensions installed.
  • Enabled Extensions: Instantly check how many extensions are active.
  • Disabled Extensions: Keep track of inactive extensions.

Visual Insights

Visualize your extensions’ data with:

  • Bar Graph: Displays the Top 10 Extensions by Permission Count, highlighting extensions with the most permissions.
  • Pie Chart: Breaks down extensions by Risk Rating, offering an at-a-glance view of your extensions’ security profiles.

Enhanced Views for Better Clarity

Card View

The Card View presents your extensions in a visually engaging format. Each card includes:

  • Extension logo, name, and description
  • Overall Risk Rating displayed on the logo for instant visibility
  • Security findings categorized for easy understanding

Quick Look Insights

Each card also provides quick insights into:

  • Security Analysis: A summary of potential risks
  • Permissions controlling the browser
  • Permissions affecting web pages
  • Host Permissions (Scope): Understand the domains and URLs accessed by the extension

Table View

For those who prefer detailed data, the Table View is a new addition that lists:

  • All permissions used by each extension
  • How these permissions are being utilized

Actionable Tools for Managing Extensions

We’ve added a suite of buttons to make extension management a breeze:

  • View on Web Store: Navigate to the extension’s Chrome Web Store page
  • Visit Website: Check out the developer’s official website
  • Download as CRX: Save the extension as a CRX file for offline use
  • Disable: Temporarily deactivate any extension with one click
  • Remove: Uninstall extensions directly from the dashboard

Deep Dive with Info Tabs

Each extension now comes with detailed tabs to explore its features and risks:

  1. Summary: An overview of the extension’s key details
  2. Security Analysis: Comprehensive evaluation of potential risks
  3. Controls the Browser: Permissions affecting browser settings
  4. Controls the Web: Permissions influencing web pages
  5. Scope: Detailed host permissions and access levels

Advanced Filters for Better Insights

Fine-tune your extension management with advanced filters:

  • Status Filters: Filter by status—Enabled, Disabled, or All
  • Criticality Filters: Narrow down extensions based on their risk levels (e.g., Critical, High, Medium, Low)

Export Your Data with Ease

The new Export to CSV feature allows you to take your data offline. Export details of your extensions, including permissions and risk ratings, for further analysis or sharing.


Stay tuned for more updates and tips on how to get the best out of your browser extensions.

Let’s make browsing safer—for all of us.

Happy auditing!