Violentmonkey

An open source userscript manager that supports a lot of browsers

Violentmonkey: An Advanced Open Source Userscript Manager

Violentmonkey is a highly versatile browser extension that brings userscript support to an array of browsers that use WebExtensions. Key features include automatic updates by detecting metadata, sequential script execution, GM function compatibility, zip file import/export, and synchronization with various cloud storage services.
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Extension stats

Users: 1,000,000+
Rating: 4.61
(630)
Version: 2.29.0 (Last updated: 2024-12-03)
Creation date: 2020-03-04
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • notifications
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • clipboardWrite
  • contextMenus
  • cookies
Size: 655.36K
URLs: Website

Ranking

# 466 ▼ 3
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Other platforms

Not available on Android
Violentmonkey (v2.29.0)
4.69 (664) 105,403+
Violentmonkey (v2.29.0)
4.70 (82) 820,153+
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Extension summary

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Violentmonkey provides userscripts support for browsers. It works on browsers with WebExtensions support. It supports most scripts for Greasemonkey and Tampermonkey. Features:

  • Update automatically according to the meta data.
  • Scripts will be executed in order as shown in the list.
  • GM functions are supported.
  • Support import from and export to a zip file.
  • Sync to Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive and WebDAV!

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Good performance and functionality across different websites
  • Open source and better than competitors like Tampermonkey
  • Ability to use scripts everywhere
Cons
  • Issues with caching and script updates in some browsers (e.g., Kiwi browser)
  • Problems with script matching for @include or @match
  • User difficulties in adding scripts or using the extension effectively
Most mentioned
  • Positive experiences and satisfaction with the extension
  • Need for updates for Manifest V3
  • Performance issues in specific browsers
User reviews
by PriscurGD [RUS], 2024-12-08
Best place for hiding scripts for games
by Johnny Swolwalky, 2024-12-03
Good.
by MD. SADEQUL ISLAM, 2024-11-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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