Chrome Web Store
2Versions
1Code reviewed

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Suspicious in code review (v1.0.0)

Our reviewer found behaviour consistent with malware in version 1.0.0, but not enough to confirm it. Treat this extension as untrusted until it has been re-reviewed.

1 indicator

1 indicator
1 version analysed

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What our analysis found

After Dark Mode, used by 100,000 people, is rated caution by Extension Auditor. Our code review reported 1 finding (1 high), led by other. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in June 2023.

Key findings

  • High

    Other

    The extension's bundled declares host_permissions for [domain withheld], but the published Chrome Web Store listing (as provided in the summary) displays host_permissions for [domain withheld]. This inconsistency means users may not be aware that the extension will interact with [domain withheld] rather than the listed [domain withheld], potentially exposing their data to a different domain than expected.

Analyst notes

The extension changes the default search engine to [domain withheld], a legitimate functionality. However, the bundled manifest requests host_permissions for '[domain withheld]' while the Chrome Web Store listing only shows '[domain withheld]'. This domain discrepancy could indicate an attempt to hide the actual domain receiving user browsing and search data. No other malicious behavior observed.

After Dark Mode

After Dark Mode Chrome extension security report

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Supported Languages

🇺🇸English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
1.0.1
Size
0.01 MB
Rating
4.3/5
Reviews
6
Users
100,000
Type
Extension
Updated
Jun 22, 2023
Category
Tools
Price
Free
Featured
Yes
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
Yes
This publisherTrack record
1extension
All still listed

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted
Author
afterdarkmode.com
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
Yes
Mailbox exists
Yes
Website
Visit
Extensions
1
Active
1
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Users
100,000

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Install growth

Item
Type
Severity
Description
declarativeNetRequest
Permission
Critical
This permission allows the extension to define rules to block, redirect, or modify network requests. Rated Critical because it can control all network traffic, potentially blocking security updates or redirecting to malicious sites.
storage
Permission
Medium
This permission allows storing data locally in the browser. Rated Medium because it can persist sensitive user data, track user activities over time, and potentially store malicious payloads.
https://afterdarkmode.com/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.

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1 indicator
1 version analysed

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About this extension

Change your default search engine for afterdarkmode.com

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A search engine with various dark modes 🌑 Choose the right color by sliding the darkness slider.

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URLs
1

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No IP addresses found

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1 version analysed

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Version
Size
Verdict
Findings
Permhash
1.0.0
Latest
0.01 MBCaution0
f1d4a2caa7b2d44078f5abc8cd8ad41d77ecf98984509fc4ecac7b7722f34de7
1.0.1
0.01 MBNot scanned—
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