# Addons Detector

> Want to quickly detect all push notifications and ads? Addons Detector!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.denper.addonsdetector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.denper.addonsdetector)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.denper.addonsdetector`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Addons Detector
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 2,499,407
- **Rating:** 3.95 / 5 (8,296 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.106
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2011-07-04
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Size:** 4.33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.denper.addonsdetector)
- **Website:** [http://www.addonsdetector.com](http://www.addonsdetector.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.addonsdetector.com/privacy\_policy.html](https://www.addonsdetector.com/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Addons Detector is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help users identify the addons used by their installed applications, particularly those responsible for push notifications and various types of ads such as popup and icon ads. The extension makes it easy to find apps utilizing services like AirPush, allowing users to pinpoint sources of unwanted notifications and uninstall problematic apps.

With features like Notification Monitor, users can quickly see which apps post notifications in their notification area, even when normal scans miss spam ads. The Live Scanner feature scans newly installed or updated apps for selected addon categories and alerts users if any are detected (available to donors).

Addons Detector also offers valuable insights into the advertising agencies and tools integrated within apps, helping users understand and manage ad-related behavior on their devices. For support and detailed help, the extension includes in-app guidance and online resources. Note that some device-specific issues exist but workarounds are provided.

## Rankings

- #39,096 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.denper.addonsdetector.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Addons Detector for its informative tech-detection of installed apps, and its ability to spot adware and privacy trackers with live monitoring and notifications. However, usability suffers from an outdated UI and a learning curve, and there are reports of limited or inconsistent effectiveness (false negatives or failing to stop popups). Licensing/permission issues are also noted. Overall, it’s valued for privacy insights (especially on Android 13) but usability and reliability vary.

### Pros

- Highly informative tool that reveals technologies used by installed apps (e.g., Flutter/React, libraries) with multiple views
- Detects adware/popups and privacy-tracking apps, helping to remove or mitigate them
- Privacy-focused with live monitoring and real-time notifications
- Offers extra features beyond scanning (live monitoring and notifications)
- Compatible with Android 13 and supported via email (helpful when issues arise)

### Cons

- UI is outdated and not very user-friendly
- Can be hard to use or learn for new users
- Not always effective; some scans find nothing or fail to stop popups
- Licensing/permissions issues or device-block problems mentioned by users
- Occasional inconsistency in threat detection or protection across devices

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.denper.addonsdetector)