# PeerName: Surf Blockchain-Based Domains

> Enables the resolving of Dot-BIT domains by Namecoin. Also .emc, .coin, .lib and .bazar domains by EmerCoin.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `peername`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** John Galt
- **Category:** web-development,privacy-security,other
- **Daily users:** 407
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (53 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2019-12-05
- **First published:** 2017-06-24
- **Size:** 15 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/peername/)
- **Website:** [https://peername.com/](https://peername.com/)

## Description

Surf Blockchain-Based Domains is a Chrome extension that enables easy resolving of decentralized domains such as .bit, .emc, .coin, .lib, and .bazar. Leveraging cryptocurrencies Namecoin and EmerCoin, this domain system uses Bitcoin blockchain technology to ensure domains cannot be censored or seized. It supports resolution of Namecoin-hosted .bit domains and EmerCoin-based .emc, .coin, .lib, and .bazar domains. Users benefit from a censorship-resistant DNS alternative. Known limitations include server directives returning full URLs due to browser proxy usage, a six-hour caching period for nameservers and IPs, and currently no support for HTTPS connections. This extension is ideal for users looking to access decentralized domain names reliably within their Chrome browser.

## Rankings

- #5,717 — Overall
- #7 — blockchain
- #11 — domain
- #17 — base
- #27 — cryptocurrency
- #45 — name

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `proxy`
- `*://*.peername.org/*`
- `*://*.bit/*`
- `*://*.emc/*`
- `*://*.coin/*`
- `*://*.lib/*`
- `*://*.bazar/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows reading and modifying clipboard content, which can be sensitive, posing a moderate privacy risk.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users appreciate the PeerName add-on and find it generally good or excellent, indicating a positive reception. However, multiple reviews highlight significant issues such as HTTPS problems and trust or error messages preventing proper use. Users are awaiting solutions for these problems to improve functionality and user trust.

### Pros

- Users generally like the add-on, with multiple comments indicating it is good or excellent.
- Positive feedback is given in various languages, reflecting a diverse user base.
- Users appreciate the functionality or purpose of the add-on.

### Cons

- HTTPS is not working properly, affecting user experience.
- There are error or trust issues needing resolution for the add-on to work correctly.
- Some users report that the add-on does not work as expected.

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