ExtWise
ExtWise is an AI-powered platform that provides comprehensive intelligence for Chrome extensions. It indexes over 307,000 extensions from the Chrome Web Store, offering data such as user counts, ratings, permissions, manifest versions, and more. The platform enables users to search, compare, and analyze extensions using AI-assisted insights. The platform features dedicated modules for different use cases: For developers, it offers competitor analysis, keyword and ASO optimization, and permission auditing. For security teams, it provides permission risk scoring, malware detection alerts, and data flow mapping. For growth teams, it highlights market trends, category growth tracking, and user migration patterns. ExtWise also tracks market overview metrics like active extensions (284,933 updated in last 90 days), average rating (4.4), and trending extensions. It includes a discovery section, market trends, comparison tools, and security analysis. The platform is free to use, with plans possibly including a login feature. With an AI assistant, ExtWise helps users uncover market gaps and track changes in real time. It aggregates and processes large volumes of extension metadata to deliver actionable intelligence for various stakeholders in the browser extension ecosystem.
- Category
- Search
- Pricing
- Free
Problem solved
ExtWise addresses the challenge of navigating the vast and opaque Chrome extension marketplace by providing centralized, AI-enhanced data and analytics. It helps developers, security teams, and growth professionals make informed decisions about extension development, security risks, and market opportunities without manually sifting through limited web store information.
Use cases
- Competitor analysis and feature matrix building
- ASO (App Store Optimization) keyword analysis
- Security auditing with permission risk scoring
- Market trend discovery and category growth tracking
- Extension discovery and comparison
- Real-time alerts on extension changes and vulnerabilities
Audience
- Developers
- Product Managers
- Business Users
- Researchers
- Enterprise
Pros
- Comprehensive Chrome extension database with 300K+ extensions
- AI-powered insights and analysis
- Free to use
- Covers security, market, and competitor analysis in one platform
- Real-time tracking and alert capabilities
Cons
- Limited to Chrome Web Store only
- No public API or integration mentioned
- Free tier may have restrictions on data freshness or advanced features
- Requires login for some features
- No historical trend data beyond recent periods
Official website: https://extwise.com/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/extwise