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This extension was removed from the Chrome Web Store as malware. Do not install it.Extension: Spotify Ad Remover

CRITICAL RISKRemoved from Chrome Web Store

Spotify Ad Remover

ID: glpljojimangbbmcgjkjekeaienoagda

Could be malicious

Supported Languages

🇺🇸English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status

Removed

Version

1.5.4

Size

0.09 MB

Rating

3.8/5

Reviews

Users

11,338

Type

Extension

Updated

Jun 16, 2023

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted

Author: mem królestwoView Profile
Help: Help Center
MX records exist: Yes
Domain exists: Yes
Is disposable: No
Is role-based: No
Mailbox exists: Yes
Website: Visit

Total Extensions

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Obsolete

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Unlisted

Total Users

11,338

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Removes audio ads on Spotify™ Web Player. It also disables the 'premium' button.

NOT REQUIREMENTS NOW REQUIRED - updated Features: -Updated ads removal method: INSTALL REQUIREMENTS -removes annoying Spotify Sound Ads -(removes 'go premium' button) - may not work -makes your spotify account look like "premium" one -shows when an ad is beeing removed -removed bugs -updated github link -updated manifest v3 Optional install: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adguard-adblocker/bgnkhhnnamicmpeenaelnjfhikgbkllg?hl=pl

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Versions

-9.15%(-1,142 users)

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5 versions released in this period

Rating Count

Total: 46 ratings

Average Rating

Current: 3.89 / 5.0-0.66

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Extension Version	Code Review Findings
1.5 Code review	4

Extension Version	Code Review Findings
1.5	4

Files with findings

3 distinct paths — top paths by unique finding count:

contentScript.js2
manifest.json1
popup.html1

S.No.	Category	Severity	File	Summary	Found in Version
1	Other	high	contentScript.js (line 1)	On first install, the extension automatically opens two unsolicited tabs: the developer's personal Instagram profile and a Chrome Web Store listing for an unrelated third-party adblocker (AdGuard). This is unauthorize…	1.5
2	Phishing	medium	contentScript.js (line 1)	The extension does not actually implement any Spotify ad-removal functionality in JavaScript — there is no content script logic, no audio/DOM manipulation of open.spotify.com, only a CSS file hiding a few Spotify UI e…	1.5
3	Phishing	medium	popup.html (line 110)	The popup UI tells users 'Before using please install requirement in install button below' and the 'Install' button points to a third-party adblocker extension rather than any actual dependency. This is social-enginee…	1.5
4	Privilege Escalation	medium	manifest.json (line 8)	The manifest declares optional_host_permissions for all URLs (`:///*`), which the extension can request at runtime to gain access to every site the user visits. The actual stated purpose of the extension is limited …	1.5

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clients2.google.com	/service/update2/crx	https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx
open.spotify.com	/*	https://open.spotify.com/*
github.com	/KucziSa	https://github.com/KucziSa
github.com	/kuczisa/	https://github.com/kuczisa/
www.w3schools.com	/howto/howto_js_snackbar.asp	https://www.w3schools.com/howto/howto_js_snackbar.asp
gist.github.com	/Checksum/27867c20fa371014cf2a93eafb7e0204	https://gist.github.com/Checksum/27867c20fa371014cf2a93eafb7e0204
github.com	/sweetalert2/sweetalert2/blob/master/src/utils/params.js/n/nIf	https://github.com/sweetalert2/sweetalert2/blob/master/src/utils/params.js\n\nIf
github.com	/sweetalert2/sweetalert2/issues/new	https://github.com/sweetalert2/sweetalert2/issues/new?template=02_feature_request.md
github.com	/sweetalert2/sweetalert2/wiki/Migration-from-SweetAlert-to-SweetAlert2	https://github.com/sweetalert2/sweetalert2/wiki/Migration-from-SweetAlert-to-SweetAlert2#1-ie-support
open.spotify.com	/get_access_token	https://open.spotify.com/get_access_token?reason=transport&productType=web_player

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2.4 out of 5 · 10 most recent reviews

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Yeah, for a while, as of 7/22/2023, it'll freeze spotify whenever it reaches an ad. Then you'll need to refresh or click on a different song until the ad goes away. It used to work perfectly fine, but now it only freezes. I hope it gets fixed.

Colind8·22 Jul 2023

It does stop the ads, but also stops the music permanently. I have to restart the page to unstick the controls. Not really an improvement.

chillyrodent·12 Jul 2023

It blocks ads nicely and gives a lot of fun! I can't wait to see future updates for this extension, good luck Klahoot!

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Spotify Ad Remover

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