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Chrome Web Store Verified

Green Tree Search

by [email protected] · 7.0K users · 4.3 rating
85e2eabb-3a04-5331-8bc9-706ebdfb5522 | v1.7

Publisher Evidence

Limited evidence

[email protected]

Publisher identity, store signals, distribution reach, and warning signals used for context. Treat this as supporting evidence, not a clean bill of health.

Chrome does not expose the same publisher verification data as IDE stores, so this score is deliberately conservative.

37
Noisy-finding weight
x1.00
Publisher domain
greentreesearch.com
Observed
Store verification signal
Limited signal
Limited
Extension portfolio
4
Portfolio

12 evidence rows available.

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Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Green Tree Search is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 1.7 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

Green Tree Search is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 7K 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.

About This Extension

Install our extension to set GreenTreeSearch as your default search engine and customize your new tab, allowing you to contribute to tree planting with every search. With this extension, you can easily configure GreenTreeSearch as your default search engine and personalize your browser's new tab feature, enabling you to assist in tree planting efforts. By clicking "Add to Chrome," you consent to installing the GreenTreeSearch extension and setting Chrome™ New Tab search and your default search engine to GreenTreeSearch (powered by Yahoo Search). By installing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Get GreenTreeSearch to plant trees and take action for the climate every day. Similar to other search engines, we generate revenue from advertisements. However, we allocate our profits towards tree planting and environmental conservation. Please feel free to reach out anytime: [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions