WhatRuns
Discover what runs a website - This Firefox extension helps you identify technologies used on any website at the click of a button.
WhatRuns Add-on for Firefox: Discover What Powers any Website
'WhatRuns' is a highly efficient Firefox add-on that helps users discover the underlying technologies powering any website. This tool provides technology insights at a single click, making it the ideal companion for developers, tech enthusiasts, or anyone curious about the technology behind a specific website.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 93
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- tabs
- webRequest
- storage
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
Size: 296.70K
Email: he*****@whatruns.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 895 ▼ 5
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Easy to use
- Provides insights on website technologies
- Cool extension
Cons
- Inconsistent functionality (works less than 50% of the time)
- Not updated in years
- Privacy concerns regarding cookie creation and data collection
Most mentioned
- The add-on doesn't work reliably
- It hasn't been updated for a long time
- Privacy issues with the add-on's data handling
User reviews
by Seän Shepherd, 2025-02-13
by 敬念法轮大法好远离疫情, 2025-02-12
by hilfans, 2024-11-16
Add-on safety
Risk impact
WhatRuns 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 WhatRuns. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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