# SWIF Shadow IT Discovery

> Swif Browser Extension streamlines SaaS management, enhancing security and compliance without disrupting employee workflows

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/swif-access-discovery](https://chrome-stats.com/d/swif-access-discovery)

## Overview

- **ID:** `swif-access-discovery`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Swif.ai
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 6
- **Version:** 2.2.25
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2025-02-17
- **Size:** 10 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/swif-access-discovery/)
- **Website:** [https://www.swif.ai/company/request-demo](https://www.swif.ai/company/request-demo)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/swif-access-discovery/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/swif-access-discovery/privacy/)

## Description

Swif Browser Extension helps maintain security and compliance by providing IT admins with insights into the SaaS tools used across the organization, all while respecting employee privacy. It works quietly in the background, ensuring seamless workflows for employees and empowering IT teams to manage Shadow IT risks effectively.

## Rankings

- #42,438 — Overall
- #30 — discover
- #228 — cover

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `scripting`
- `activeTab`
- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `cookies`
- `sessions`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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 was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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