BYU FamilySearch Testing

BYU FamilySearch Testing

This extension allows testing of FamilySearch.org to improve the site. Email [email protected] for participation/questions.

What is BYU FamilySearch Testing?
BYU FamilySearch Testing is a Chrome extension designed to help researchers from BYU test and improve the functionality of FamilySearch.org. It enables testing of different features on the site, with any changes being made only with approval from FamilySearch. To participate, contact the researchers via email.
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Stats
Users: 185 ▼ -2
Version: 0.0.3 (Last updated: 2023-07-06)
Creation date: 2023-03-07
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • cookies
  • webNavigation
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • https://www.familysearch.org/
  • https://familysearch.org/
  • https://community.familysearch.org/
  • https://beta.familysearch.org/
  • https://integration.familysearch.org/
Size: 795.65K
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Summary

This extension is to help FamilySearch become a better family history site. This extension is for testing different functionality on FamilySearch.org by researchers, primarily originating from BYU. No features of this extension will be enabled without being whitelisted or having a verification code. FamilySearch.org UI will be the only UI changed at any time, and only upon approval by FamilySearch itself.

Others wanting to take place in the experimental UI changes may contact the researchers via email.

Safety
Risk impact

BYU FamilySearch Testing is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install BYU FamilySearch Testing if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

BYU FamilySearch Testing is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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