Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome vs Super Simple Highlighter: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome | Super Simple Highlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | Softutils | https://www.dexterouslogic.com/ |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-06-21 | 2026-06-22 |
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%).
- Super Simple Highlighter leads on permissions & access (100% vs 52%).
- Super Simple Highlighter leads on data & privacy (93% vs 83%).
- On maintenance & ownership, the two are evenly matched (100% vs 100%).
- Super Simple Highlighter leads on community reputation (76% vs 46%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome | Super Simple Highlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 12.91/25 | 24.99/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 13.2/16 | 14.8/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 7.5/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 4.6/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Total | 64.68/100 | 89.76/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome safer than Super Simple Highlighter?
Super Simple Highlighter currently scores higher — 90/100 vs 65/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome safe?
Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome currently holds safety grade B (65/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Softutils. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Super Simple Highlighter safe?
Super Simple Highlighter currently holds safety grade A (90/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by https://www.dexterouslogic.com/. 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: Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome safety report · Super Simple Highlighter safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.