ExtGuard (Alpha)

About

🔒 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: [email protected]
• Website: https://extensionprivacyauditor.com
• Privacy Policy: https://extensionprivacyauditor.com/privacy

Built by CoreyKApps

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⚠️ 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!