# PlugIn-Checker

> The easiest and simplest way to check for PlugIn-Updates. Never forget to install the newest safe versions.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/plugin-checker?hl=pt](https://chrome-stats.com/d/plugin-checker?hl=pt)

## Overview

- **ID:** `plugin-checker`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kevin Hartmann
- **Category:** privacy-security,alerts-updates
- **Daily users:** 1,434
- **Weekly downloads:** 6
- **Rating:** 4.14 / 5 (22 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.2resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2012-10-09
- **Size:** 14 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/plugin-checker/)
- **Website:** [http://loox.tools](http://loox.tools/)

## Description

PlugIn-Checker is a simple and efficient Chrome extension designed to help you keep your browser and software plugins up to date. Easily check for the latest updates to popular plugins such as Adobe Flash, Acrobat, ShockWave Player, Microsoft Silverlight, Office, Java, and more. With PlugIn-Checker, you'll never forget to install the newest safe versions, ensuring enhanced security and optimal performance for your applications.

By streamlining the plugin update process, PlugIn-Checker offers a convenient solution for maintaining essential software components that add specific features to your programs. This extension is ideal for users who want to stay protected against vulnerabilities and enjoy the latest functionalities offered by their plugins.

## Rankings

- #2,671 — Overall
- #68 — Alerts & Updates
- #3 — plugin
- #7 — plug
- #8 — checker
- #49 — component

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`

### Content script matches

- `*.mozilla.org`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

User reviews indicate that while the add-on performs its basic function well, it is largely considered obsolete. A major concern is the lack of language options; the add-on defaults to Russian and does not support other languages like Polish or English, making it difficult to use for non-Russian speakers. Despite occasional positive remarks, language limitations and outdated status are the most frequently cited issues.

### Pros

- The add-on functions as intended for some users, described simply as 'good'.
- Provides basic plugin checking functionality.

### Cons

- The add-on appears to be obsolete or outdated.
- Lacks language support for multiple languages, defaulting to Russian without alternatives.
- No option to change language settings, leading to usability issues for non-Russian speakers.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/plugin-checker?hl=pt)