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Retire.JS

by Anthony Pinto · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Scanning website for vulnerable js libraries. Icon by studiomx

Users
10K
+1,000 in 30 days
Rating
4.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
4
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#9,745
#8,418 among extensions
Version
2.2.5
updated 24 Oct 2025

Users

monthly, 13 months
05,00010KSep 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 10,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 13 months
025Sep 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 4 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Retire.JS

Retire.js Security Scanner is a Chrome extension that helps you detect outdated and vulnerable JavaScript libraries running on websites. This tool uses the Retire.js vulnerability database and scanning engine to identify libraries like jQuery, AngularJS, React, and many others that are known to have security flaws. ### Features: - ✅ Passive scan of all visited websites - ✅ Checks for known vulnerabilities in JavaScript libraries - ✅ Works offline using a local copy of the Retire.js signature database - ✅ Minimal impact on browser performance This extension does **not collect or transmit** any user data. It runs entirely in your browser. --- 🔗 [Project Source](https://github.com/RetireJS/retire.js) 📚 [Learn more about Retire.js](https://retirejs.github.io/retire.js/)

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days+1,000+11.1%00.00
6 months+5,000+100.0%+1−1.00
1 year+9,478+1815.7%+3−1.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
2.2.524 Oct 2025
2.2.420 Sep 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
20 Sep 2025
Size
317 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
ciilcijdmepbaiocfaacfcmcnkdhjnag

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
webRequestactiveTaboffscreenwebNavigation
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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