# Rick-Roll Protection

> A simple extension to detect and close possible rick-rolls. Detects over 10 different rick-rolls. It's basically a personal project that started as a meme with my friends, until I decided it would be a great idea to actually make an extension for it.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/rick-roll-protection](https://chrome-stats.com/d/rick-roll-protection)

## Overview

- **ID:** `rick-roll-protection`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** KayuZer0
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 6
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-05-22
- **First published:** 2022-05-21
- **Size:** 85 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/rick-roll-protection/)

## Description

Rick-Roll Protection is a simple Firefox add-on that detects and closes over 10 different rick-rolls, safeguarding users from falling victim to viral internet pranks. Originally a personal project that started as a meme with friends, it has evolved into a useful extension for avoiding unexpected surprises.

## Rankings

- #41,288 — Overall
- #70 — protect

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low 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/rick-roll-protection)