Description
The Shodan plugin tells you where the website is hosted (country, city), who owns the IP and what other services/ ports are open.
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Overall Rank
Extension Rank
"Plugin" Keyword
"Info" Keyword
"Chrome" Keyword
Featured Rank
Review Summary
Users find the Shodan Chrome extension very useful for quickly obtaining detailed network information such as IP, ports, and hostnames. It integrates well with the Shodan service for deeper insights. However, multiple users report the extension no longer works or is greyed out, with issues related to API keys and lack of updates. Google has flagged the extension for not following best practices, which may lead to removal. Despite its usefulness, the extension requires maintenance and improvements to continue being reliable and user-friendly.
Pros
- Provides quick and useful information about the website being viewed, such as reverse DNS and open ports.
- Integrates with the Shodan website to offer more detailed information and additional features.
- Helpful and intuitive tool appreciated by users for information gathering and analysis.
- Functional on browsers like Chrome and Vivaldi, appreciated for ease of use.
Cons
- No longer working or frequently greyed out for many users, leading to accessibility issues.
- Extension flagged by Google for not following Chrome best practices, risking removal.
- API key issues and lack of regular maintenance leading to functionality problems.
- Lack of options to customize features, such as disabling context menu shortcuts.
Permissions
This extension can:
- tabs
- contextMenus
This extension can access:
- https://internetdb.shodan.io/
- https://geonet.shodan.io/
- https://api.shodan.io/
Additional Information
2.0.0
March 13, 2025
0.03 MB
en-US
Developer Information
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