# Ban Checker for Steam

> Automatically check bans of people you recently played with, your friends, and group members. This add-on is for Steam users, after installing it head over to your recently played page or your friends page. http://steamcommunity.com/my/friends/coplay

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ban-checker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ban-checker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ban-checker`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gennadiy
- **Category:** search-tools,alerts-updates,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 1,817
- **Weekly downloads:** 4
- **Rating:** 4.58 / 5 (33 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-05-02
- **First published:** 2017-09-01
- **Size:** 102 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ban-checker/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/ge-ku/Ban-Checker-for-Steam](https://github.com/ge-ku/Ban-Checker-for-Steam)

## Description

**Ban Checker for Steam** is a Chrome extension designed for Steam users who want to quickly verify the ban status of players they've recently played with, friends, or group members. After installation, users can visit their recently played games, friends list, or competitive Counter-Strike match history pages where the extension automatically checks profiles for VAC bans, game bans, including Overwatch bans. This tool helps Steam gamers identify potential cheaters or banned players, enhancing trust and fairness in gaming sessions.

Simply install the extension, then visit your Steam recently played games or friends page to see ban statuses instantly. It supports checks on multiple Steam community pages, making it a versatile and convenient tool for competitive players and friends alike. Stay informed and game fair with Ban Checker for Steam!

## Rankings

- #2,298 — Overall
- #60 — Alerts & Updates
- #218 — Games & Entertainment
- #271 — Search Tools
- #137 — steam
- #172 — overwatch

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `alarms`
- `contextMenus`

### Host permissions

- `*://steamcommunity.com/*`
- `https://api.steampowered.com/*`

### Content script matches

- `steamcommunity.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Ban Checker for Steam is valued for saving time and effectively showing VAC bans on Steam friends. Users find it useful when operational, with developer support noted in fixing issues. Common problems include breakage after Steam updates, incomplete game support, and limited ban data. Some users report interface accessibility issues and serious security concerns involving potential malware and misuse of API keys. Overall, while the add-on fulfills its purpose well, reliability and security issues affect user trust and experience.

### Pros

- Saves time by quickly identifying banned Steam friends.
- Generally works well and performs its intended function of showing VAC bans.
- Appreciated by users who need to check bans efficiently.
- Useful and effective add-on when functional.
- Developer updates have restored functionality after breaks.

### Cons

- The add-on sometimes stops working after Steam page updates.
- Does not support all games (e.g., Hunt Showdown) reliably.
- Limited to showing only VAC bans, lacking broader ban types.
- Issues with add-on interface not appearing in the extensions menu.
- Concerns about malware and API key security, with at least one user claiming a scam related to API usage.

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