IndicateTLS

Name: IndicateTLS
Rating: 4.76 (25 reviews)
Author: Jannis Pinter

Displays negotiated SSL/TLS protocol version and additional security information in the address bar

IndicateTLS Firefox Add-on

IndicateTLS is a powerful tool aimed at enhancing your browsing security by providing visibility into the SSL/TLS protocol versions used on websites. This add-on leverages the latest SecurityInfo API in Firefox to inform users about the transport security protocols employed by the sites they visit.

Once installed, IndicateTLS displays an intuitive icon in the Firefox address bar indicating the TLS protocol version in use. For more in-depth information, users can click on the icon to view the TLS protocol versions of third-party servers that the website fetches resources from, helping users make informed decisions about their security online.

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By: Jannis Pinter

Daily users: 1,625

-12

Rating: 4.76

(25)

Version: 0.3.1 (Last updated: 2024-04-07)

Version code: 5717053

Creation date: 2019-04-12

Weekly download count: 24

Firefox on Android: No

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
webNavigation
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 127.55K

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated: 16 hours ago

Ranking

# 2,389 ▲ 1

Other rankings

#276 in Web Development ▼ 1

#36 in catalog keyword 30

#40 in category keyword 38

#72 in address keyword 34

#79 in application keyword 61 ▼ 1

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User reviews

Pros

Provides quick information about TLS configuration
User-friendly layout
Replaces older SSL checking add-ons effectively
Allows for easy visibility of SSL/TLS/HTTPS status
Highly rated by users for functionality

Cons

Concerns about data access and privacy from users
Limited customization options for the icon
Lack of features for eSNI/SNI indication
Permissions model in Firefox raises trust issues

Most mentioned

Excellent at indicating TLS status and configurations
Users appreciate its functionality compared to previous add-ons
Desire for more customization options for the icon
Concerns about data privacy and permissions access

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

User reviews

best add-on for TLS check

by Niko!, 2025-03-13

by geeknik, 2024-04-25

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

IndicateTLS requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

IndicateTLS has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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