Lightbeam

Name: Lightbeam
Rating: 4.8462 (13 reviews)
Author: chikl

By: chikl

Lightbeam is a Firefox browser extension that uses interactive visualizations to show you the relationships between third parties and the sites you visit.

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Features & Capabilities

Lightbeam is a Firefox browser extension designed to help users understand the relationships between the websites they visit and the third-party trackers involved. Through interactive visualizations, Lightbeam makes it easy to see which third-party sites are tracking your online activity. This extension empowers users to gain insights into their online privacy and make informed decisions about their browsing habits.

By providing a clear, visual representation of web tracking, Lightbeam raises awareness about data privacy on the internet. Its intuitive interface allows users to explore the complex connections between sites, enhancing transparency and control over personal information disclosure while surfing the web.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on Privacy & Security

By:

chikl

Daily users:

2,719 -77

Rating:

4.85

(13)

Version:

3.4.0 Last updated: 2026-05-01

Version code:

6243397

Creation date:

2022-05-04

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Permissions:

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

880.29KB

URLs:

Website

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 1,768 ▼ 35

Other rankings

#277 in Appearance ▼ 5

#327 in Privacy & Security ▼ 6

#9 in delight keyword 2

#17 in flight keyword 33

#80 in light keyword 40 ▲ 1

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Developed by:

chikl

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/lightbeam-chikl/

Website:

https://www.lightbeam.chikl.de/

Permission Change History

2026-05-02: Version 3.3.2 → 3.4.0

Add Permissions: contextualIdentities

2024-07-24: Version 2.4.2 → 3.0.5

Add Host permissions: <all_urls>

Remove Permissions: <all_urls>

User Reviews

by nk*****, 2025-11-23

by Ga*****, 2025-03-31

by ig*****, 2025-02-11

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Is Lightbeam Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Lightbeam 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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Lightbeam is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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