Netcraft Extension

Comprehensive site information and protection from phishing and malicious JavaScript when browsing the web

Netcraft Extension - Safe Browsing & Phishing Protection

The 'Netcraft Extension' is a Firefox add-on designed to secure your online browsing experience. It offers real-time defense against phishing, malicious JavaScript, and potential credential leaks. In-depth site reports empower informed decisions, while its community-driven approach helps in swiftly identifying and neutralizing new threats. With handy features like credential leak detection and rewards for reporting phishing, Netcraft Extension stands as a vigilant guard in the web's landscape.

Add-on stats

Manifest V3
Daily users: 3,938
-4
Version: 2.1.2 (Last updated: 2024-02-26)
Version code: 5697197
Creation date: 2005-10-06
Weekly download count: 146
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 788.42K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Netcraft Extension (v2.1.2)
60,000 4.46 (158)
Netcraft Phishing Protection (v1.4.0)
36,076 4.02 (208)
Netcraft Extension (v2.1.2)
21,325 4.10 (7)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Effective at identifying malicious sites
  • User-friendly interface
  • Fast updates to site ratings
  • High accuracy in blocking harmful domains
  • Provides detailed site information
Cons
  • Some users reported it doesn't recognize new threats
  • Information refresh can be distracting or annoying
  • Inconsistent performance compared to other tools
Most mentioned
  • Ability to evaluate the safety of websites
  • High accuracy in detecting phishing sites
  • Fast response time in updating site threats
User reviews

Nice

reconnaisse malicieuse 0 , ne reconnait aucune des nouvelles menaces, ne noter pas une extension si vous ne savez pas la tester !, 10 liens malicieux testés, netcraft n'en voie aucun le 30 décembre 2024 nordvpn en voit 8 (juste la parti domaine intéressante )style site malveillant : smartoffer-captcha-verification.b-cdn.net/last-step-to-go-solve.html .
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Netcraft Extension 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 Netcraft Extension. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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