I scraped Chrome Web Store reviews to find abandoned extensions that still have 100k+ users
A developer scraped Chrome Web Store reviews to find abandoned extensions that still have 100k+ users. The analysis identified extensions that have not received updates for extended periods, yet continue to be used by large numbers of users. This raises concerns about potential security vulnerabilities and compatibility issues with newer browser versions. The developer's method involved analyzing review timestamps and update history to determine abandonment. The findings underscore the need for users to review their installed extensions and for developers to maintain their projects or clearly mark them as deprecated.
// why it matters
Abandoned extensions with large user bases pose security and compatibility risks for developers and users.