VidRate Video Speed ControllerSecurity Analysis

Chromev1.0.8MV3February 18, 2026 at 11:36 AM

Potentially unsafe

This extension shows concerning patterns that may indicate risky behavior. Proceed with caution.

6.6HIGH

6.6 HIGHRaw: 7.3

This extension shows significant risk signals. Review the findings below carefully before installing or continuing to use it.

Based on 4 permissions including high-risk ones, 10 code findings, 1 dangerous combination.

Trust Signals(2.8/10)

Users

10K

Rating

4.5(24 reviews)

Dangerous Combinations(1)

CRITICALAll-sites access + keyboard capture

Extension has access to all sites and captures keyboard input — behavior consistent with a keylogger.

<all_urls>+keylogger_pattern

Permissions

7.0/10

Code

7.5/10

Combinations

10.0/10

Manifest/CSP

3.9/10

Permissions(4 analyzed)

Code Findings(8 patterns, 10 total)

Content Security Policy

No CSP Defined(1 issue)

MEDIUM

N/ANo CSP defined

This extension does not define a Content Security Policy. A CSP helps prevent XSS and code injection attacks.

Manifest Analysis(1 finding)

Resolved from __MSG_* i18n placeholders:

Name: VidRate Video Speed Controller

Description: Enhance Your Video Playback with VidRate: Speed Control, Keyboard Shortcuts, and Universal Compatibility!

HIGH

content_scriptsAggressive content script injection

Content script runs at document_start in ALL frames on ALL URLs. This gives the extension deep access to every page load, including iframes.

External Domains(3)

github.comnpms.ioreactjs.org

Indicators of Compromise

6 indicators of compromise found

File Statistics

33

Total Files

3

JS Files

2.2 MB

Total Size

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