Retire.js focuses on detecting vulnerable JavaScript libraries used by websites before they create security risks. It is catalogued under Application security & vulnerability scanning on PulseGate.

Who should use retire.js?

retire.js is a B2B product built for web developers and security professionals.

Does retire.js have a free plan?

Yes — retire.js is free to use.

What platforms does retire.js run on?

retire.js runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, and Android.

Is retire.js still active?

Unverified. retire.js has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to retire.js?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include unveilr-cli, Dual Condition, and SudoWP Radar.

retire.js is developed by Francesco De Stefano.

How long has retire.js been around?

retire.js first shipped in 2017.

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retire.js

Name: retire.js
Author: Francesco De Stefano

mozilla.orgApplication security & vulnerability scanning

retire.js is a Firefox WebExtension that scans web applications for JavaScript libraries with known vulnerabilities. It helps developers and security professionals identify outdated or vulnerable client-side dependencies while browsing websites.

FreeWebEmbeddableAndroid

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Overview

6 features

In the Application security & vulnerability scanning space, retire.js takes a focused approach. It focuses on detecting vulnerable JavaScript libraries used by websites before they create security risks. retire.js is a B2B product aimed at web developers and security professionals. retire.js is free to use. It runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, and Android.

Behind retire.js is Francesco De Stefano, and it first shipped in 2017. Among its 6 catalogued features are website scanning, javaScript detection, and vulnerability alerts. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Website scanning
JavaScript detection
Vulnerability alerts
Library version detection
Firefox for Android
OSV vulnerability data

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddableAndroid

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSPrivacy Policy Terms of ServiceFree tierMulti-languageStore-verified publisher

Legal

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed8 Sept · 05:16 UTC
Listing verified against its public source
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about retire.js

What is retire.js?: Retire.js focuses on detecting vulnerable JavaScript libraries used by websites before they create security risks. It is catalogued under Application security & vulnerability scanning on PulseGate.
Who should use retire.js?: retire.js is a B2B product built for web developers and security professionals.
Does retire.js have a free plan?: Yes — retire.js is free to use.
What platforms does retire.js run on?: retire.js runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, and Android.
Is retire.js still active?: Unverified. retire.js has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to retire.js?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include unveilr-cli, Dual Condition, and SudoWP Radar.unveilr-cli Dual Condition SudoWP Radar
Who makes retire.js?: retire.js is developed by Francesco De Stefano.
How long has retire.js been around?: retire.js first shipped in 2017.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
First seen: 8 Sept 2026
Built for: web developers and security professionals
Model: B2B
Solves: Detecting vulnerable JavaScript libraries used by websites before they create security risks.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: retire-js

Developer

Francesco De Stefano

Index record

Indexed: 8 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 8 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: retire-js-mozilla-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 8 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 8 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/retire-js

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