Net Usage Item

Internet Usage extension for Google Chrome

Net Usage Item: Monitor Your Internet Usage - Chrome Extension

'Net Usage Item' is a Google Chrome extension that helps to monitor and control your internet usage. It is especially effective for Australian ISPs, where monthly download limitations are common. The extension operates by logging into your ISP's usage page and extracting your monthly usage data. To make use of the Net Usage item, you'll need to provide your ISP web portal's username and password. This extension effectively supports a broad range of ISPs.

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Extension stats

By: https://netusage.com

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.00

(245)

Version: 2.1.5 (Last updated: 2018-01-04)

Creation date: 2018-01-04

Permissions:

tabs
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
http://*/
https://*/

Size: 575.49K

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 21,633 ▼ 32

Other rankings

#11814 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 168 #2 in usage keyword 4 #16 in item keyword 23 ▲ 1 #267 in website usage keyword 15 ▼ 46 #267 in website usage. keyword 15 ▼ 46

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works well for some ISPs, particularly Aussie BB
Helpful for monitoring bandwidth usage
Easy to use for quick access to data allowance

Cons

Does not work with multiple ISPs, specifically Bigpond
Frequent parsing errors and authentication issues
Limited functionality on certain operating systems like Ubuntu

Most mentioned

Parsing errors
Issues with Bigpond/Telstra
General satisfaction for some users in Australia

User reviews

It doesn't actually measure bandwidth. It just takes you to your providers website. But I'll use it for a day and see just how good or bad it is.

P J, 2024-01-14

Does not work in in most of the world...

Sammer Enterprises, 2018-01-27

The only one thats available for my ISP so I'm glad its great!

Mathew Sturre, 2017-12-12

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Net Usage Item requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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Risk likelihood analysis details

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