# Lightbeam

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/lightbeam-chikl](https://chrome-stats.com/d/lightbeam-chikl)

## Overview

- **ID:** `lightbeam-chikl`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** chikl
- **Category:** privacy-security,appearance
- **Daily users:** 2,629
- **Weekly downloads:** 96
- **Rating:** 4.85 / 5 (13 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-01
- **First published:** 2022-05-04
- **Size:** 880 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/lightbeam-chikl/)
- **Website:** [https://www.lightbeam.chikl.de/](https://www.lightbeam.chikl.de/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #1,851 — Overall
- #298 — Appearance
- #342 — Privacy & Security
- #9 — delight
- #19 — flight
- #85 — light

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextualIdentities`
- `webRequest`
- `tabs`
- `cookies`
- `storage`
- `downloads`
- `privacy`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/lightbeam-chikl)