What InformAction does

InformAction is the developer and steward of the NoScript and FlashGot families of browser extensions for Firefox and other Mozilla-based browsers. The company's primary product, NoScript, is a security extension that enforces whitelist-based policies for JavaScript and plugin execution, providing protection against cross-site scripting (XSS), clickjacking, and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks through its integrated Application Boundaries Enforcer (ABE) module. Supporting components include the NoScript Commons Library (NSCL), a general-purpose JavaScript utility for extension developers, and NoScript Surrogates, which provide fallback script replacements for blocked content. FlashGot, the secondary product, integrates Firefox with thousands of external download managers to enable single-file and batch media downloads.

All InformAction products are distributed as free, open-source software with no paid tiers, premium features, or commercial licensing. The sole monetization vector referenced is voluntary donations from the user community, and there is no evidence of structured revenue operations. Distribution relies on a community-led go-to-market approach: extensions are listed on the official Mozilla Add-ons marketplace, and user engagement is supported through forums.informaction.com, a phpBB-based community forum hosting approximately 175,479 registered members, 81,966 posts, and 13,661 topics. Development builds are hosted on noscript.net and flashgot.net, with source code mirrored to GitHub repositories. The platform is operated by volunteer administrators and moderators rather than a disclosed corporate management team, and no office locations, headcount, jurisdiction of incorporation, or institutional funding are disclosed in the source material.

The company has maintained NoScript as a Firefox security extension since 2004 and has expanded the product to Android via NoScript Mobile. Strategic corporate activity is minimal: there are no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships, leadership appointments, or restructurings. The FlashGot support forums were transitioned to read-only archives in March 2021, indicating effective retirement of active support for that product, while NoScript continues to receive updates, including releases referenced as recently as July 2026. No AI, machine learning, or data-driven capabilities are referenced in the product portfolio.

Name

InformAction

Website

https://informaction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

InformAction develops and maintains NoScript, a free open-source Firefox security extension that blocks scripts and protects against XSS and clickjacking attacks, along with the FlashGot download manager and supporting libraries, serving a community of privacy-conscious Firefox users globally via voluntary donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Browser Security Extensions

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Browser & Web Isolation Security (HDADAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endpoint Application Control & Allowlisting (HDADAEAI), Open-Source & Developer Communities (BPAMABAM)

Keywords

• Browser security extensions
• Script blocking software
• Cross-site scripting protection
• Firefox download manager
• Web privacy tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Palermo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Voluntary Donations: Open-source browser extensions primarily supported through voluntary donations from the user community. No direct monetization of the software products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

InformAction develops and distributes free, open-source browser extensions for Firefox and other Mozilla-based browsers, with NoScript providing whitelist-based script and plugin blocking to defend against XSS, clickjacking, and CSRF attacks, and FlashGot enabling single-file and batch media downloads through integration with external download managers. The extensions are supported through a phpBB-based community forum where users exchange support, bug reports, and feature requests, and the company is funded by voluntary donations from its user base.

Product overview

InformAction provides a portfolio of browser security and download management extensions for Firefox. The core product is NoScript, a security-focused extension that controls JavaScript and plugin execution through whitelist-based policies. Related offerings include the NoScript Commons Library (NSCL) as shared infrastructure and NoScript Surrogates as fallback script replacements. The Application Boundaries Enforcer (ABE) module extends NoScript with CSRF protection. Additionally, FlashGot provides media download capabilities as a companion Firefox extension. The company operates community forums (powered by phpBB) at forums.informaction.com to support these open-source extensions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NoScript: Firefox browser extension for blocking scripts and protecting against XSS attacks, discussed extensively in the InformAction forums
• FlashGot

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Peers

• HTTPS Everywhere (EFF):

Direct peers

• EFF Privacy Badger: Privacy Badger is an open-source browser extension from the EFF that automatically learns to block trackers - serving the same Firefox/Chrome privacy-conscious user segment as NoScript. It overlaps on the script/tracker-blocking value proposition and is distributed through the same Mozilla Add-ons channel, making it a direct competitor for security-minded users.
• Raymond Hill (uBlock Origin / uMatrix): uBlock Origin is the most direct comparator to NoScript - a free, open-source Firefox/Chrome extension providing content filtering and (historically via uMatrix) script blocking. It serves the same privacy-conscious Firefox user persona, is distributed through the same Mozilla Add-ons marketplace, and competes head-to-head for the same whitelist-based blocking use case that NoScript pioneered.
• Adblock Plus: Adblock Plus is one of the most widely installed Firefox/Chrome extensions and shares InformAction's distribution model via the Mozilla Add-ons marketplace. While it focuses on ad blocking rather than script security, it competes for the same browser-customization user mindshare and the same community-driven open-source distribution channel.
• Ghostery: Ghostery is a privacy/tracker-blocking browser extension that overlaps directly with NoScript's privacy-protection value proposition for Firefox and Chrome users. It serves the same security-conscious persona and has pursued a more commercial monetization path (Ghostery Rewards), making it a relevant comparator for InformAction's monetization trajectory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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