Zoom Spoofer

Spoofs Zoom's 'attendee attention tracking' system in their web-based client
What is Zoom Spoofer?
Zoom Spoofer is a Chrome extension that bypasses Zoom's attention tracking system in their web-based client, allowing users to protect their privacy during Zoom conferences.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-05-12
Users: 2,961+
Rating: 3.83 (6)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2020-03-31)
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*.zoom.us/*
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 17.61K
Price: Free

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Extension summary

This tiny extension bypasses Zoom's 'attendee attention tracking' system in their web-based client that allows hosts to know if you have not seen their presentation for longer than 30 seconds (https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115000538083-Attendee-attention-tracking).

This extension redirects zoom conference urls to their notoriously hidden web based client that doesn't require any app to use. This feature can be disabled in the extension settings if you wish.

This "spoof" only works on the web-based client because, unlike with the actual app, users have more control over what Zoom does on a browser — instead of directly accessing your machine as in an app, Zoom has to interface with Chrome to access your computer environment.

This codebase is 100% open source, and available on Github here: https://github.com/Andrews54757/zoom-spoofer

P.S. Web-based limited access means that some app-only features (like the greenscreen/special effects) may be unavailable on the web-based client. However, I personally believe that it may be well worth the sacrifice considering that the web-client is more privacy-friendly than the app (Moreover, Zoom has had a concerning track record of privacy and security issues which doesn't particularly inspire my confidence).

User reviews

TRASH
by Angelita Camargo, 2020-09-09

良い
by 川崎翔平, 2020-06-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Zoom Spoofer is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Zoom Spoofer if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Zoom Spoofer may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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