Chrome Web StoreCaution required
Suspicious in code review (v5.7)
Our reviewer found behaviour consistent with malware in version 5.7, but not enough to confirm it. Treat this extension as untrusted until it has been re-reviewed.
1029 indicators in this extension
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What our analysis found
Ad Block Wonder, used by 300,000 people, is rated caution by Extension Auditor. Our code review reported 2 findings (1 critical, 1 high), led by unauthorized data collection. Its permissions mean it can read and change data on all websites and can inject scripts into pages.
Key findings
- Critical
Unauthorized Data Collection
The fetchData function sends browsing history data ('installDoms' – domains from open tabs at install time, and 'navDoms' – counts of visited domains) to a remote server ([domain withheld]). This collection is not disclosed in the CWS privacy listing and is not required for ad blocking functionality.
- High
Other
The bundled manifest includes the 'webNavigation' permission, but the published manifest summary from the Chrome Web Store listing does not list it. This discrepancy could indicate that the extension has been updated with new permissions not reflected in the listing.
Analyst notes
The extension sends browsing history (domain lists 'installDoms' and 'navDoms') to an external server ([domain withheld]) without proper disclosure. The CWS privacy disclosure only lists 'Location', yet the extension collects and transmits domain-level browsing data. This behavior is confirmed in code ( and) and is not necessary for core ad‑blocking functionality. The bundled manifest also includes the 'webNavigation' permission that is not shown in the published CWS listing, indicating a discrepancy. Although the extension has good ratings and a low ML risk score, the covert tracking of browsing activity is a serious privacy violation.
Ad Block Wonder Chrome extension security report
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Extension Info & Metadata
Publisher Contextual Analysis
- Author
- wonderadblock.com
- Privacy
- Privacy Policy
- Help
- Help Center
- MX records exist
- Yes
- Domain exists
- Yes
- Is disposable
- No
- Is role-based
- Yes
- Mailbox exists
- Yes
- Website
- Visit
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About this extension
Block ads and pop-ups on your favorite websites
Read the publisher’s full description
Tired of digital drama? Say goodbye to jarring video ads, relentless banner clutter, and those ridiculously aggressive pop-ups that always seem to know exactly where your mouse is. Ad Block Wonder is the friendly neighborhood superhero for your browser, built with one simple mission: make your download and streaming wonderful again. ✨ 🚫 Blocks Ads, Crushes Pop-ups, and Makes the Internet Behave We silence the noise and take out the trash—automatically. Enjoy a cleaner, faster web experience, especially on your favorite streaming and download websites. Why Choose Ad Block Wonder? Your Sanity Will Thank You. The Pop-Up Punisher: K.O. 🥊 Those shady windows trying to hijack your screen every time you click "Download"? We squash them faster than a grape at a vineyard. Our job is to prevent digital whiplash. Time-Warping Your Downloads 🚀 Website forcing you to wait 60 painful seconds before you can click the download button? Not on our watch. Ad Block Wonder magically removes those annoying timers, letting you grab your file and go. No more staring contests with a countdown clock! Stealthy Streamer & Download Dynamo 🍿 Imagine: smooth, uninterrupted streaming and lightning-fast downloads, all without dodging pop-ups like you're in an action movie. We keep your experience cleaner than a whistle. Privacy? It's Our Priority, Not a Feature We Forgot. 🔒 We don't track, spy, or sell your digital crumbs. Our sole focus is blocking junk and ensuring a clean web environment—without compromising your privacy. Check out our policy to see what we don't collect. Simply Install and Chill 🛋️ No confusing settings, no menus that require a degree in rocket science. Just click "Add to Chrome," and let Ad Block Wonder work its magic silently in the background. Your brain can finally take a vacation. 🧠 Our Promise: Wonder, Not Worry Ad Block Wonder uses smart, constantly updated filters to detect and block ads, trackers, and timers before they ever load. That means your pages load faster, your videos play smoother, and you're never one accidental click away from a sketchy website trying to sell you a yacht. 🛥️🙅♀️ Ready for a hassle-free web? Install Ad Block Wonder now and rediscover the joy of browsing. Because life is too short to watch a 30-second unskippable ad before a 2-minute video. 🎬🛑 To learn more about what we do and how we respect your privacy, check out our Privacy Policy: https://wonderadblock.com/privacy.html
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