# Gmail Threat Analyzer

> Analyzes Gmail emails for threats using VirusTotal.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/gmail-threat-analyzer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gmail-threat-analyzer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `gmail-threat-analyzer`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sam Corp
- **Category:** privacy-security,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-26
- **First published:** 2025-07-23
- **Size:** 46 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/gmail-threat-analyzer/)

## Description

Gmail Threat Analyzer - Advanced Email Security Scanner

Key Usage Reminder: This extension works only when you have opened and are viewing a specific email in Gmail. It cannot analyze emails from the inbox list view - you must click into an individual email to see its full content before running the analysis.

Protect yourself from email threats with comprehensive VirusTotal-powered analysis. This extension performs deep security scans of your Gmail emails to detect phishing attempts, malicious URLs, and dangerous attachments.

🔍 Key Features:

Domain Reputation Analysis - Verify sender authenticity and domain safety
URL Security Scanning - Detect malicious and suspicious links before clicking
Advanced Attachment Analysis - Identify risky files including disguised executables
Real-time VirusTotal Integration - Leverage 70+ security engines for accurate threat detection
Detailed Security Reports - Get comprehensive threat intelligence and risk assessments
Dark Mode Interface - Modern, professional UI designed for security professionals
🛡️ Security Features:

Detects disguised executable files (e.g., malware.exe.jpg)
Identifies suspicious multi-extension files
Categorizes attachment risk levels (CRITICAL, HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW)
Provides detailed threat analysis and recommendations
Copy-to-clipboard functionality for IOCs (Indicators of Compromise)
📋 How to Use:

Setup: Enter your free VirusTotal API key (get one at <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/3c6270adea6be05340ff3a367914237fe17625a56b414c607b6ac90a3cdcbffa/http%3A//virustotal.com" rel="nofollow">virustotal.com</a>)
Navigate: Open Gmail and click on a specific email to view its content
Analyze: Click the extension icon and press "Analyze Email"
Review: Get instant security assessment with detailed threat breakdown
Investigate: Click "View Analysis" buttons for comprehensive threat intelligence
⚠️ Important Usage Notes:

Must open a specific email - The extension only works when viewing individual email content, not the inbox list
Requires active VirusTotal API key (free tier available)
Works exclusively on <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/39dd40f600189cddbfce44ddd9cce82cc7eadce192a3d8a9dc65d1ca93b01208/http%3A//mail.google.com" rel="nofollow">mail.google.com</a>
Best results when email content is fully loaded
🎯 Perfect for:

Security professionals and analysts
IT administrators
Anyone concerned about email security
Organizations requiring email threat assessment
🔒 Privacy &amp; Security:

No data stored locally except your API key (if you choose)
All analysis performed through VirusTotal's secure API
No email content transmitted beyond necessary security analysis

## Rankings

- #95,331 — Overall
- #97 — analyzer
- #144 — analyze
- #211 — gmail

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `scripting`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `clipboardWrite`

### Host permissions

- `https://mail.google.com/*`
- `https://www.virustotal.com/*`
- `https://use.fontawesome.com/*`

### Content script matches

- `mail.google.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.

> Some risk analysis details are omitted from this free response. [Upgrade to view the full analysis](https://chrome-stats.com/pricing).

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