Greasemonkey

Customize the way a web page displays or behaves, by using small bits of JavaScript.

Greasemonkey: Customize Web Page Display | Firefox Add-On

Greasemonkey is an advanced Firefox add-on that provides users the opportunity to personalize how a webpage displays or functions. Through scripting small JavaScript snippets, users can modify internet pages, create personalized site scripts, or use existing ones. It also provides a platform for troubleshooting and script hosting.

Add-on stats

Daily users: 182,177
-937
Version: 4.13 (Last updated: 2024-08-07)
Creation date: 2005-05-20
Weekly download count: 3,615
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • clipboardWrite
  • cookies
  • downloads
  • notifications
  • storage
  • tabs
  • unlimitedStorage
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • See more
Size: 630.49K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Allows you to customize the way a web page displays or behaves, by using small bits of JavaScript.

You can write your own scripts, too. Check out http://wiki.greasespot.net/ to get started. Many scripts already exist, probably ones to enhance your favorite sites. Find them at http://wiki.greasespot.net/User_Script_Hosting .

Having trouble? Please don't post comments here, nobody will see them. If you need help, please read: http://wiki.greasespot.net/Greasemonkey_Manual:Getting_Help

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use for basic scripting
  • Allows customization of web pages
  • User-friendly interface
Cons
  • Lack of support
  • Difficulty finding tutorials
  • Some features may not work as expected
Most mentioned
  • Need for better support and documentation
  • Desire for a dark theme option
  • Functionality issues with scripts
User reviews

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by y339, 2025-01-30

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Greasemonkey requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Greasemonkey has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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