This extension detects if a website registers a Service Worker by reading the navigator.serviceWorker.controller property. It also parses the Web App Manifest.
This add-on was removed from Firefox Browser Add-ons on
2025-05-11
- By:
- Thomas Steiner
- Daily users:
- 136
- Rating:
- 4.86 (7)
- Version:
- 2.4.0 Last updated: 2020-11-03
- Version code:
- 5127280
- Creation date:
- 2017-04-21
- Risk:
- Moderate risk impact High risk likelihood
- Permissions:
- activeTab
- activeTab
- Size:
- 206.47K
- Email:
- st*****@gmail.com
- URLs:
- Website
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Updated:
- 6 days ago
Other platforms
User reviews
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Extension safety
Risk impact
Service Worker Detector requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Service Worker Detector may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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