Is "Tab Manager" on Chrome Web Store Safe to Install?
Tab Manager is a browser extension designed to power users with the ability to pin and organize tabs in bulk rather than individually pin them. Tab Manager is a premium, minimalist management tool designed to turn tab chaos into a structured, high-end dashboard. Built with a signature Nord-inspired aesthetic, it’s the organization tool for users who value both function and accessibility. Clean UI: Move away from clunky browser menus and into a "Soft UI" dashboard featuring rounded corners, smooth depth gradients, and a centered, distraction-free layout. One-Click Grouping: Select your tabs, name your groups, and choose a signature color—watch as your tabs instantly organize into a clean, underlined group. Bulk Actions: Rapidly "Pin All" to save space or "Close Selected" to remove distractions instantly. Keyboard First: Launch the extension instantly with Ctrl+Shift+L (or Cmd+Shift+L on Mac) and manage your session without ever leaving your keys.
Risk Assessment
Analyzed14 security findings detected across all analyzers
Chrome extension requesting 2 permissions
Severity Breakdown
Finding Categories
YARA Rules Matched
3 rules(4 hits)Requested Permissions
2 permissionsAbout This Extension
Detailed Findings
5 totalYARA Rule Matches
3 rulesIndicators of Compromise
Network indicators, suspicious strings, and potential IoCs extracted during analysis
All Indicators · 9
detected IP: :: XIOC detected IP: ::
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detected URL: https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx XIOC detected URL: https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx
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detected IP: ed::af XIOC detected IP: ed::af
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detected Domain: ni.hr XIOC detected Domain: ni.hr
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detected Domain: clients2.google.com XIOC detected Domain: clients2.google.com
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detected Domain: tab.id XIOC detected Domain: tab.id
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detected Domain: chrome.tabs.group XIOC detected Domain: chrome.tabs.group
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detected Domain: tabs.map XIOC detected Domain: tabs.map
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detected Domain: t.id XIOC detected Domain: t.id
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Security Analysis Summary
Security Analysis Overview
Tab Manager is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 1.3 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 56/100 (MEDIUM risk) based on 14 security findings.
Risk Assessment
This extension presents moderate security risk. Several findings were detected that may warrant attention. Users should carefully review the permissions and findings before installation.
Findings Breakdown
- Medium: 10 finding(s)
- Low: 4 finding(s)
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
Tab Manager is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 1 users.
Recommendation
Exercise caution with this extension. Review the detailed findings and ensure the requested permissions align with the extension's stated functionality before installation.
Source Code Not Available
Source code is not available for this version of the extension.
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