New Hackbar

A sitebar that helps pentesters to perform manual web security testing inside their browser. This addon is written in webextension and alternatives to the XUL version of original Hackbar.
New Hackbar is a refined Firefox add-on that allows pentesters to carry out manual web security testing directly in their browsers. This version is a webextension alternative to the original Hackbar, which was based on XUL. With the majority of the features from the original version and compatibility with Mozilla Firefox versions above 57 (Quantum), the New Hackbar is positioned in the sidebar and provides a more user-friendly experience. It also includes shortcuts for quick functionalities.
Manifest V2
By: mxcx
Daily users: 340
-20
Rating: 3.76
(21)
Version: 1.0.5resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code: 5729356
Creation date: 2017-11-23
Weekly download count: 11
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 55.53K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

User reviews

Pros
  • Clean, curated, dynamic interface
  • Glad to have it back
  • Useful tool
  • Continued use by developers
Cons
  • Difficulty with keyboard shortcuts
  • Errors experienced
  • Issues with closing the extension
  • Incompatibility with phone tablet
Most mentioned
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Errors
  • Usefulness
  • Extension closure
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User reviews

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Add-on safety

Risk impact
High risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood
Moderate risk likelihood

New Hackbar is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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