ExtGuard (Alpha)

🔒 Know What Your Extensions Are Really Doing ExtGuard analyzes your installed Chrome extensions for privacy and security risks. Get a detailed privacy audit in seconds, completely free during the alpha period. 🎯 KEY FEATURES ✓ Instant Privacy Scan - Analyze all your extensions in under 2 seconds ✓ Risk Scoring - Each extension rated Low/Medium/High risk (0-100 scale) ✓ Security Score - Overall browser security rating (0-10 scale) ✓ Privacy Concerns - Identifies specific data collection risks ✓ Smart Recommendations - Actionable advice for each extension ✓ Permission Analysis - Plain-English explanations of what permissions mean ✓ 100% Local - All analysis happens on your device, nothing sent to servers 🔍 HOW IT WORKS ExtGuard uses a sophisticated 3-factor algorithm to evaluate each extension: 1. Permissions Risk (50%) - Analyzes requested permissions like cookies, webRequest, tabs 2. Data Collection Score (30%) - Detects patterns indicating tracking or data harvesting 3. Trust Score (20%) - Evaluates source credibility (Chrome Web Store vs development) Each extension gets a detailed report with: • Overall risk level with color-coded badge • Breakdown of permission, data collection, and trust risks • Specific privacy concerns identified • Recommendations for safer browsing • Complete list of requested permissions 📊 YOUR PRIVACY DASHBOARD • Security Score: 0-10 rating of your browser's overall safety • Quick Stats: Total extensions, high-risk count, medium-risk count • Extension List: Sortable and filterable by risk level • Detailed View: Deep dive into each extension's privacy profile 🛡️ PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN ExtGuard is built with your privacy in mind: ✓ 100% local analysis - nothing leaves your computer ✓ No telemetry or tracking ✓ No data collection ✓ No ads ✓ Open permissions - only requests what's needed The extension only needs: • "management" - to read your extension list • "storage" - to save scan results locally • "alarms" - to schedule automatic scans • "notifications" - to alert you of risks (optional) 🚀 ALPHA VERSION - FREE FOR EVERYONE ExtGuard is currently in alpha and completely free. All features are unlocked: • Unlimited scans • All risk analysis features • Detailed reports • Regular updates After the alpha period, ExtGuard will be available for a one-time payment of $3.99 (not a subscription!). Early alpha testers will receive a special discount code as a thank you. 💡 WHO IS THIS FOR? Perfect for: • Privacy-conscious users who want to know what extensions can access • Security professionals auditing their browser setup • Anyone who's installed many extensions and lost track • Users concerned about data collection and tracking • Developers who want to verify extension safety ❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Does ExtGuard collect my data? A: No. 100% of the analysis happens locally on your device. We never see your data. Q: Will this slow down my browser? A: No. ExtGuard runs scans in the background and has minimal performance impact. Q: How accurate is the risk scoring? A: ExtGuard uses a carefully calibrated algorithm based on permission risk scores, data collection patterns, and trust signals. While no automated system is perfect, it's designed by cybersecurity professionals to identify real privacy risks. Q: Can it detect malware? A: ExtGuard focuses on privacy and data collection risks, not malware. For malware detection, use antivirus software. Q: What happens after the alpha period? A: ExtGuard will become a paid extension ($3.99 one-time payment). Alpha testers get a discount code. 📧 FEEDBACK & SUPPORT We're actively developing ExtGuard and would love your feedback! • Report bugs or request features: support@extensionprivacyauditor.com • Website: https://extensionprivacyauditor.com • Privacy Policy: https://extensionprivacyauditor.com/privacy Built by CoreyKApps --- ⚠️ ALPHA VERSION DISCLAIMER This is an alpha release. While fully functional, you may encounter bugs or incomplete features. We appreciate your patience and feedback as we refine ExtGuard!