Is that extension safe? This free tool lets you know before you install

Just_Super/Getty Images I try out a lot of extensions in Firefox, Chrome, and Edge, both personally and professionally. But when I'm faced with an unfamiliar extension, how do I know it's safe and secure? A new website aims to warn you about suspicious and malicious extensions before you even try to install them. Also: 5 browser extension rules to live by to keep your system safe in 2025 Launched by browser security provider LayerX, the free ExtensionPedia seeks to help individuals and enterprises alike by identifying risky browser extensions. This online database evaluates the security of more than 200,000 extensions across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Yes, browser makers do try to vet extensions before they pop up in each respective store, including the Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons and Edge Add-ons. But sometimes a malicious extension can sneak past security, especially one that mimics a legitimate program. Also: I found a malicious Chrome extension on my system - here's how ... Read full article.