Why we score it 35
- Has not been updated in over 2 years.
- Asks for a wide set of powerful permissions.
What it can access
On the sites it runs on, XDown can reach every site you visit. Its permission set rates 88 out of 100 for reach — a measure of what it could do, not of anything it has done.
Store rating 3.4 out of 5 from 10 people.
| Permission | What it allows | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| nativeMessaging | Exchange messages with a companion program installed on your computer. | 20 |
| cookies | Read and change cookies for the sites it has access to, including the ones that keep you signed in. | 15 |
| downloads | Start downloads and see what you have downloaded. | 8 |
| contextMenus | Add its own items to your right-click menu. | - |
What to use instead
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EditThisCookie (fork)
Needs similar access, 20k+ users, on Manifest V3.
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SelectorsHub
Needs similar access, updated within the last month, 400k+ users, on Manifest V3.
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CRX Extractor/Downloader
Same category, 100k+ users, on Manifest V3.
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User-Agent Switcher and Manager
Same category, updated within the last month, 400k+ users, on Manifest V3.
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Web Signer for Barclays
Same category, 100k+ users, on Manifest V3.
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