# ZAP by Checkmarx Browser Extension

> A browser extension which allows ZAP to access the client side of a web app.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/zap-browser-extension](https://chrome-stats.com/d/zap-browser-extension)

## Overview

- **ID:** `zap-browser-extension`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Simon Bennetts
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 141
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Version:** 0.2.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2023-05-26
- **Size:** 762 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/zap-browser-extension/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/zaproxy/browser-extension/](https://github.com/zaproxy/browser-extension/)

## Description

ZAP by Checkmarx is a powerful open-source security tool designed for testing web application security. This browser extension enables ZAP to access the client side of your web app directly from the browser, gathering enriched information to improve the security analysis.

Primarily intended to be bundled with a ZAP add-on, this extension enhances the functionality of ZAP by integrating seamlessly with Firefox when launched via the tool. Note that regular users are generally not advised to install this extension independently, as it is optimized for use within the ZAP environment.

## Rankings

- #9,820 — Overall
- #31 — browser extension
- #116 — browser
- #139 — browser tab
- #141 — chrome browser
- #174 — apps

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `cookies`
- `storage`

### Host permissions

- `http://*/*`
- `https://*/*`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## 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/zap-browser-extension)