Lightbeam

Lightbeam is a Firefox browser extension that uses interactive visualizations to show you the relationships between third parties and the sites you visit.

Lightbeam - Visualize Website Relationships on Firefox

Lightbeam is an add-on for the Firefox browser, designed to improve your web browsing experience and data security. Using interactive visualizations, it provides a clear picture of the relationships between third parties and the sites you browse. It is an essential tool for anyone keen to understand these hidden connections and enhance their online privacy.

Add-on stats

Manifest V3
By: chikl
Daily users: 3,323
27
Rating: 5.00
(12)
Version: 3.1.2 (Last updated: 2025-03-09)
Version code: 5906761
Creation date: 2022-05-04
Weekly download count: 175
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • tabs
  • cookies
  • storage
  • downloads
  • privacy
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 931.31K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

by igorlogius, 2025-02-11

Super Addon, hat nur leider das Problem. Das nach etwa 1 Jahr Nutzung die App es nicht mehr wirklich schaft die Verbindungen tatzächlich dazustellen. :/

by Arjun Deodhar, 2024-05-31
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Lightbeam 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Lightbeam. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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