Obsidian Web Clipper vs Screen Recorder: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | Obsidian Web Clipper | Screen Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | obsidian.md | Erich Behrens |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-18 |
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 screenshots & screen recording extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- Screen Recorder leads on permissions & access (90% vs 83%).
- Screen Recorder leads on data & privacy (100% vs 93%).
- Obsidian Web Clipper leads on maintenance & ownership (100% vs 30%).
- Obsidian Web Clipper leads on community reputation (93% vs 84%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | Obsidian Web Clipper | Screen Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 20.83/25 | 22.49/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 14.8/16 | 16/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 2.25/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 9.25/10 | 8.35/10 |
| Total | 85.98/100 | 81.04/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Obsidian Web Clipper safer than Screen Recorder?
Obsidian Web Clipper currently scores higher — 86/100 vs 81/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is Obsidian Web Clipper safe?
Obsidian Web Clipper currently holds safety grade A (86/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by obsidian.md. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Screen Recorder safe?
Screen Recorder currently holds safety grade A (81/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Erich Behrens. 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: Obsidian Web Clipper safety report · Screen Recorder safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.