UV Helper

UV Helper displays the UV index in your location.

UV Helper - Check UV Index

UV Helper is a lightweight Chrome extension that displays the UV index in your location. It helps you decide whether to bring sunscreen or maximize tanning time. Utilizing the UV Index API by EPA, UV Helper is essential for people with sensitive skin or those who want to stay informed about UV levels.
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Extension stats

Users: 19
-2
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Version: 1.4 (Last updated: 2019-03-23)
Creation date: 2019-03-23
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • geolocation
  • https://iaspub.epa.gov/
Size: 708.61K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This lightweight extension will give you the current UV index in your location and display it as a badge with colors corresponding to the UV index severity categories.

Good for people with sensitive skin, who are wondering whether they need to bring sunscreen to the BBQ, or who are trying to maximize their tanning time.

This widget utilizes the UV Index API provided by the EPA.

Extension safety

Risk impact

UV Helper requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

UV Helper has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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