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Code review: critical (v1.0.5)
Our reviewer read version 1.0.5 of this extension and confirmed malicious behaviour. 3 security findings documented below. Do not install it. Remove it if you already have it.
22 indicators in this extension
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What our analysis found
Translator, used by 60,000 people, is rated malicious by Extension Auditor. Our code review reported 3 findings (1 critical, 2 high), led by unauthorized data collection. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in July 2026.
Key findings
- Critical
Unauthorized Data Collection
The DecoderSettings class in contains an initTabsSettings method that sends encoded user data (extension ID, version, UID, timestamp) to a remote server and browser tabs based on the server's response. This is undisclosed injection functionality, unrelated to the stated translation purpose. The collected data is not disclosed in the Chrome Web Store listing.
- High
Other
The bundled manifest declares manifest_version 2 and requests broad permissions including <all_urls>, webRequest, and webRequestBlocking. The published Chrome Web Store listing shows manifest_version 3 with only contextMenus, storage, and host_permissions limited to [domain withheld]. This discrepancy indicates the extension hides its true capabilities from the store review.
- High
Network Interception
The DecoderSettings class fetches remote configuration and installs a blocking webRequest listener that can intercept and modify requests based on dynamic server instructions. Although the default settings target [domain withheld], the actual behavior is remotely configurable, enabling unauthorized network interception and potential traffic manipulation.
Analyst notes
The extension contains hidden adware functionality (, DecoderSettings class) that contacts first-party servers to receive instructions to open and close browser tabs and potentially intercept web requests. This behavior is not disclosed in the description or privacy policy. Additionally, the bundled manifest differs significantly from the published listing, including undeclared permissions like webRequest and webRequestBlocking.
Translator Chrome extension security report
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Extension Info & Metadata
Publisher Contextual Analysis
- Author
- poqdev.com
- Privacy
- Privacy Policy
- Help
- Help Center
- MX records exist
- Yes
- Domain exists
- Yes
- Is disposable
- No
- Is role-based
- No
- Mailbox exists
- Yes
- Website
- Visit
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Sensitive Domain Access
This extension has access to the following sensitive domains:
- *://translate.googleapis.com/*
22 indicators in this extension
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About this extension
Translate words and phrases while browsing the web, using Google translator.
Read the publisher’s full description
✨🌐 The Extension That Transforms Your Language Experience 🌐✨ 🚀Introducing our quick and efficient translation plugin to help you navigate the world wide web without any language barriers! By prioritizing user convenience and reading experience, we've created a feature-rich extension that is bound to make browsing a breeze. 🌟 Amazing Features Include: 1️⃣ 🔁 Automatic Language Translation: Set your preferred language in the extension settings, and watch as everything gets translated instantly. The smart translator even detects the language of the website you're visiting! 2️⃣ 🔊 Listen to Translations: Hear the correct pronunciation of translated words and phrases in a new tab, making language learning even more fun. 3️⃣ 📌 Highlight & Right-Click: Simply highlight or right-click any text you want to translate, hit the translate icon, and voilà – the translation will appear in a new tab. 4️⃣ 🎯 Google Translate API: Enjoy the accuracy and reliability of Google's translation technology for all your language blunders and necessities. 5️⃣ 👌 User-Friendly Pop-Up: Your reading experience won't be hindered or blocked, thanks to our sleek pop-up display bar that keeps everything smooth and seamless. 6️⃣ 📈 Informative Display: Our clear and transparent display column presents all essential translation information, ensuring the user's focus remains on the content and not the display box. 7️⃣ 🔍 Customization: Tailor your translation results to your preferences. Pick and choose which elements should appear in your translation results – common meanings, detailed descriptions, sample sentences, or all of the above. 💡 So, what will it be – a friend or a foreign language dictionary? Enjoy easy access to Google's renowned translation services with our handy browser extension. Make the internet your linguistic playground and never again worry about language barriers! 📢 Updates: No more hidden style problems, upgraded to Manifest v3, and squashed small bugs.
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