Is Awesome Screen Recorder & Screenshot Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Awesome Screen Recorder & Screenshot earns a safety grade A, 87.1 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
87.1/100
Grade A · 5 of 5 checks
What we found
Automated safety profile from public signals (the extension's manifest & permissions, store listing, publisher, privacy policy). A full review hasn't been published yet.
What this safety grade means
Awesome Screen Recorder & Screenshot earns a safety grade of A (87.1/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Community Reputation (100%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Awesome Screen Recorder & Screenshot comes through cleanly. 4,000,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.7/5 from 29,600 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-09-11. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Awesome Screen Recorder & Screenshot's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other screenshots & screen recording extensions we track below.
Safety Signals
Based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 60% · 4.8/8 pts 2 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 83% · 20.8/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 93% · 14.8/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 100% · 10/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
To function as a screen recorder and screenshot tool, the extension requests powerful permissions including access to all URLs, desktop and tab capture, and the ability to read and modify page content. This scope is typical for the category—recording any website necessarily involves seeing and interacting with it—but users should only grant such broad access to tools they trust.
Any extension that can capture your screen may record sensitive information. The developer declares they collect website content, do not sell data, and do not use it for unrelated purposes. Still, you should understand where recordings are stored and how they are protected. The high user count and rating suggest community trust, but always review data practices carefully.
This extension scored well overall, with perfect Community Reputation and Maintenance scores, reflecting strong user approval and regular updates. The weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity, meaning the organisation behind it may be less transparently verified. Combined with the broad permissions, this makes it worthwhile to confirm the publisher's authenticity yourself, for example by visiting the official website.
AI-assisted analysis of the documented signals above (permissions, store data, privacy practices) — explains what they mean and the risks typical for this category. Not a hands-on test.
What the store listing shows
Who's Behind Awesome Screen Recorder & Screenshot?
- Publisher http://www.awesomescreenshot.com/
Public records identify the publisher, but no individual founders or a separate registered company are named — which is what holds the Publisher & Identity score back. Less public information about who operates an extension means less you can verify about their long-term accountability.
How it compares
Among the 7 Screenshots & Screen Recording extensions we track, Awesome Screen Recorder & Screenshot scores higher on safety than 86% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Screenshots & Screen Recording extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Awesome Screen Recorder & Screenshot FAQ
- Is Awesome Screen Recorder & Screenshot safe?
- Awesome Screen Recorder & Screenshot earns a safety grade of A (87.1/100) on our evidence-based assessment, based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions we could verify from public records. This is an automated profile built from public records, not a hands-on review.
- Who is behind Awesome Screen Recorder & Screenshot?
- Awesome Screen Recorder & Screenshot is operated by http://www.awesomescreenshot.com/.
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