{
  "id": 125655,
  "title": "Chrome wants more extension reviews, but good ratings won’t keep malware out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/chrome-wants-more-extension-reviews-but-good-ratings-wont-keep",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-04T09:59:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/chrome-wants-more-extension-reviews-but-good-ratings-wont-keep-malware-out/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google is preparing to add extension review links directly within the Chrome browser, making it easier for users to provide feedback on the add-ons they use. This change, spotted by Windows Report, will place review options within the Extensions menu, chrome://extensions management page, and extension context menus. However, only eligible Chrome Web Store extensions in good standing will qualify for this feature.\n\nThe new design aims to make it simpler for users to find recent complaints about extensions, particularly those that may have changed since they were initially rated. It's important to note that this feature won't address the core issue of malware in extensions, as an extension's rating might reflect a previous, safer version rather than the one currently installed. The feature will only make the existing review process more visible and accessible.\n\nGoogle has stated that this change is not a new security layer, but rather a way to enhance the current review process. The feature is still under development and is currently behind an experimental Chrome flag, so its final design and rollout are yet to be determined. The planned extension review links will be available for eligible Chrome Web Store extensions, excluding unpacked, unpublished, removed, and policy-violating extensions.",
  "summary": "Chrome may soon make extension reviews easier to find, but strong ratings can still hide malicious behavior introduced through later updates or compromised listings.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}