# Githunt

> Replace the new tab with a list of Github trending repositories. Apply a filter by technology and period. Light and dark modes.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `githunt`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Etienne
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,search-tools
- **Daily users:** 9
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-12
- **First published:** 2018-07-31
- **Size:** 186 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/githunt/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/e-gautier](https://github.com/e-gautier)

## Description

Githunt is a Firefox add-on that replaces your new tab with a list of Github trending repositories. It allows you to filter the repositories by technology and period. With light and dark modes available, Githunt provides a convenient way to stay updated with the latest trending projects on Github.

## Rankings

- #34,591 — Overall
- #201 — trend
- #224 — github

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `webNavigation`

### Host permissions

- `https://api.github.com/*`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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