SSL Grade
This Extension Uses the SSLLabs SSL Test to Show a Security Rating of the SSL connection You Are Using
What is SSL Grade?
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SSL Grade (Chrome Extension)
About
This Extension shows the Quality of the SSL Conection of the Current website. this extension downloads the Quality Rating from SSLLabs.com. and displays an icon matching the rating in the adress bar. this makes it easyly to discover SSL problems on the sites your visiting.
Privacy
This extension itself does not Collect Any Data. But it is querying an third party Service:
https://api.ssllabs.com/api/v2/analyze?host=<domain.tld>
therefor it is possible that ssllabs.com is learning which Domains you are visiting.
new in version 1.1.1
this is a bugfix release, it fixes a bug where http urls did not resulted in an sslscan when clicking the "No" icon. this is fixed by correctly initiating the scan.
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Pros
- The extension is easy to use
- Helps monitor the security of the websites
- Saves time when checking sites often with SSL Labs
- Good for people responsible for site security
- Hides the result by default
Cons
- Does not add much value for personal users or non-FB/Google sites
- Cannot enable access to all sites in one click
- Requires access to the browsing history
- Only shows 'No' for some https sites, indicating they are not secure
- Clicking on 'No' only leads to the chrome web store page
Most mentioned
- Easy visibility of a website's SSL status
- Need for a one-click 'allow all' feature
- Clarification about browsing history access
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Safety
Risk impact
SSL Grade is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install SSL Grade if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
SSL Grade has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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