AdBlock — block ads across the web

What This Extension Does

The AdBlock extension aims to block ads on websites, including YouTube, as stated in its description.

Permissions Explained

• none: The extension does not declare any permissions, which is unusual for an extension that claims to interact with web pages and block ads. Typically, extensions would request permissions such as "activeTab" or "bookmarks" to access specific features.
• No high-risk permissions detected: This suggests that the extension does not have direct access to sensitive user data or system resources.

What We Found in the Code

The automated scan did not detect any red-flag code patterns. However, it's worth noting that the absence of content scripts is unusual for an extension that claims to interact with web pages. Content scripts are typically used by extensions to inject JavaScript into web pages and perform actions such as ad blocking.

External Connections

No external domains were referenced in the scan results, which suggests that the extension does not communicate with any third-party servers to function.

Things to Consider

Given the extension's purpose of blocking ads on websites, it is surprising that it does not declare any permissions. Typically, extensions would request permissions such as "activeTab" or "bookmarks" to access specific features and interact with web pages. The lack of content scripts also raises questions about how the extension plans to block ads without injecting JavaScript into web pages.

It's worth noting that the extension's description claims it blocks ads on YouTube and other sites, which implies some level of interaction with these websites. However, the absence of declared permissions or content scripts makes it unclear how this is achieved. Users may want to exercise caution when installing an extension that does not clearly declare its intentions or follow standard practices for interacting with web pages.