Is "Youtube Zen" on Firefox Add-ons Safe to Install?

Zackyization · firefox · v1.0.3

Save precious time by removing distracting elements on Youtube! Elements that can be removed are as follows: - Home page suggestions - Watch page suggestions - Comments - In-video suggestions This extension is open source! Check out the source code here: https://github.com/Zackyization/youtube-zen I am not affiliated with YouTube or an official extension. This extension is independently developed for use with Youtube.

Risk Assessment

Pending
0
out of 100
MINIMAL

0 security findings detected across all analyzers

Firefox extension requesting 3 permissions

No Threats Detected

This extension passed all security checks

About This Extension

Save precious time by removing distracting elements on Youtube! Elements that can be removed are as follows: - Home page suggestions - Watch page suggestions - Comments - In-video suggestions This extension is open source! Check out the source code here: <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/0b9befc076c9b294ab8a073a18144dec411b0356b4c96817205595fb2301b51b/https%3A//github.com/Zackyization/youtube-zen" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/Zackyization/youtube-zen</a> I am not affiliated with YouTube or an official extension. This extension is independently developed for use with Youtube.

No Findings

All security checks passed

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Youtube Zen is a Firefox Add-ons extension published by Zackyization. Version 1.0.3 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 0/100 (MINIMAL risk) based on 0 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents minimal security concerns. The automated analysis found very few or no issues, suggesting it is suitable for general use.

What Was Analyzed

The security assessment covers multiple analysis categories:

  • Malware Detection: YARA rule matching against 2,400+ malware signatures
  • Secret Detection: Scanning for exposed API keys, tokens, and credentials
  • Static Analysis: Code-level security analysis for common vulnerability patterns
  • Network Analysis: Detection of suspicious network communications and endpoints
  • Obfuscation Detection: Identification of code obfuscation techniques

Developer Information

Youtube Zen is published by Zackyization on the Firefox Add-ons marketplace. The extension has approximately 10 users.

Recommendation

Based on the automated security analysis, this extension appears safe for general use. As with any extension, users should review the requested permissions before installation.

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