# WebHID for Firefox

> Provides the WebHID API by connecting to a local server (needs to be installed separately).

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/webhid-for-firefox](https://chrome-stats.com/d/webhid-for-firefox)

## Overview

- **ID:** `webhid-for-firefox`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sainan
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 5,209
- **Weekly downloads:** 314
- **Rating:** 4.67 / 5 (12 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.2.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2024-10-14
- **Size:** 13 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/webhid-for-firefox/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/Sainan/WebHID-for-Firefox](https://github.com/Sainan/WebHID-for-Firefox)

## Description

WebHID for Firefox enables the WebHID API in Firefox by bridging to a locally hosted server. The extension exposes HID device access to web pages, allowing web apps to communicate with USB HID devices through a local server.

Note: The required local server is installed separately according to the project instructions. For more information, see the GitHub page: [WebHID for Firefox](https://github.com/Sainan/WebHID-for-Firefox).

## Rankings

- #1,149 — Overall
- #171 — Other extensions

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `https://wootility.io/`
- `https://beta.wootility.io/`
- `https://web.8bitdo.com/`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- 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/webhid-for-firefox)