Bellingcat Filename Finder

Display filenames for images uploaded to Google Maps by users (in location photos, reviews, etc)

Bellingcat Filename Finder - Image Info for Maps

"Bellingcat Filename Finder" is a Chrome extension that extracts the filenames of user-uploaded images on Google Maps. These filenames can provide valuable information regarding the time and date an image was taken, making it a useful tool for open source research. With a simple overlay, the extension enhances your investigative capabilities by revealing details that would otherwise remain hidden.
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Extension stats

Users: 764
54
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 0.1 (Last updated: 2024-08-28)
Creation date: 2024-08-28
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • https://*.googleusercontent.com/*
  • https://www.google.com/maps/*
  • https://www.google.ad/maps/*
  • https://www.google.ae/maps/*
  • https://www.google.com.af/maps/*
  • https://www.google.com.ag/maps/*
  • https://www.google.al/maps/*
  • https://www.google.am/maps/*
  • https://www.google.co.ao/maps/*
  • https://www.google.com.ar/maps/*
  • See more
Size: 16.16K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Useful for open source research, this extension extracts the filename of user images uploaded to Google Maps (attached to map locations and reviews) and displays them to you with a simple overlay. These filenames can often provide further clues as to the time and date an image was taken.

User reviews

by Andrew, 2024-11-08

by qItaly q, 2024-10-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Bellingcat Filename Finder requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Bellingcat Filename Finder is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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