Grepper

The Query & Answer System for the Coder Community

Grepper - Query & Answer System for Coders

Grepper is a Chrome extension that functions as a query and answer system specifically tailored to the needs of coders. It intelligently allows users to grab and store code examples from around the web, enabling effortless and instant access to coding solutions. This tool serves as a practical and efficient 'RAM upgrade' for the software developer's brain. Additional information can be found at Grepper's official usage documentation and privacy policy.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 200,000+
Version: 0.1.0.3 (Last updated: 2024-02-08)
Creation date: 2020-06-03
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • <all_urls>
  • alarms
Size: 1.48M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Grepper (v0.0.8.9)
4,123+ 4.52 (58)
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Saves time for developers while searching for information
  • Widely recognized as a helpful and useful extension
  • Longtime user appreciation for the extension's functionality
  • Encourages community engagement and contribution
Cons
  • A recent transition to a subscription model has upset users
  • Not following best practices leading to issues with Google and browser compatibility
  • Not functioning correctly in Brave browser
  • Concerns about the extension's future viability and support
Most mentioned
  • Requests to bring the extension back indicating its loss was felt among users
  • Concerns over the subscription model and monetization
  • Issues with the extension's functionality on different browsers, particularly Brave
User reviews
Best development tool i sune google chrome i hope they can return we will miss
by Samet GOKTEPE, 2025-03-04

RIP Grepper i hope you guys get this back!
by Nathaniel Young, 2025-03-03

this extension should stay completly for free since nowadays ai generate solution directly and this extension will be dead soon you should add more feature and make it premium feature but in current state show only 3 solution is bad idea
by Rachad Accoumeh, 2025-02-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Grepper requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Grepper. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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