HONcode Toolbar

Search and navigate the medical web with complete confidence thanks to the thousands of HONcode websites certified.

HONcode Toolbar: Navigate the Medical Web with Confidence

'HONcode Toolbar' is a Chrome extension developed by the Health On the Net Foundation. This toolbar allows users to easily identify and navigate among HONcode certified websites, ensuring the reliability and transparency of health information. It also integrates with the search results of major search engines, facilitating a search restricted to HONcode certified sites only. The HONcode seal confirms that a website adheres to the 8 principles stated in the HONcode charter.

Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 7,000+
Rating: 4.00
(11)
Version: 3.1.3 (Last updated: 2019-03-08)
Creation date: 2019-03-08
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • cookies
Size: 2.35M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

It is not working (extension)
by Writing Hacks, 2022-07-25

Does not work. Extension is on, but no icon shows in the search results for anything.
by David Sharp, 2021-10-19

loved iit
by Brandon Fu, 2021-03-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

HONcode Toolbar 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of HONcode Toolbar. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension was removed from the store due to policy_violation
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