Real Domain Name

This extension shows a real domain name and real url of the current website.
What is Real Domain Name?
Real Domain Name is a Chrome extension that displays the real domain name and URL of the current webpage. It is an open-source plugin that helps verify if a website is using unicode phishing tactics. Learn more about its importance and functionality in this Wordfence blog post.

Extension stats

By: kidliaa
Users: 378 ▲ 7
Rating: 5.00 (5)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2017-04-18)
Creation date: 2017-04-18
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • notifications
Size: 34.53K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Show real domain name of the current webpage.

Why it's important?

Copy this address to your url bar: https://www.xn--e1awd7f.com/ to see if you need this plugin.

I don't trust this plugin?

This plugin is open sourced, check it here: https://github.com/liaa/real_domain_name

More discussion here:

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2017/04/chrome-firefox-unicode-phishing/

User reviews

Great Extension! Simple and gets the job done. I like the addition of using notifications.
by Corbin Gotelli, 2017-04-23

Awesome extension! via V2EX
by World Citizen, 2017-04-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Real Domain Name requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Real Domain Name has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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