CrxMouse: Mouse Gestures vs Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | CrxMouse: Mouse Gestures | Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™ |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | https://crxmouse.com/ | Free Software Utilities |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-21 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are productivity extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™ leads on permissions & access (83% vs 45%).
- CrxMouse: Mouse Gestures leads on data & privacy (93% vs 83%).
- On maintenance & ownership, the two are evenly matched (100% vs 100%).
- CrxMouse: Mouse Gestures leads on community reputation (93% vs 57%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | CrxMouse: Mouse Gestures | Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™ |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 11.24/25 | 20.83/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 14.8/16 | 13.2/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 7.5/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 9.25/10 | 5.75/10 |
| Total | 71.56/100 | 78.32/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is CrxMouse: Mouse Gestures safer than Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™?
Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™ currently scores higher — 78/100 vs 72/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is CrxMouse: Mouse Gestures safe?
CrxMouse: Mouse Gestures currently holds safety grade B (72/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by https://crxmouse.com/. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™ safe?
Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™ currently holds safety grade B (78/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Free Software Utilities. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: CrxMouse: Mouse Gestures safety report · Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™ safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.