Is Bulk Image Downloader Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests powerful and broad permissions. The host access *://*/* allows its scripts to potentially read and alter data on any website you visit, including sensitive pages like banking or email. Combined with the "tabs" permission, it can see your browsing activity across all open tabs. The "downloads" permission lets it manage your file downloads. While these capabilities are technically necessary for a bulk image downloader to find, fetch, and save pictures from any site, the scope is extensive and the "Permissions & Access" score reflects that it gives the extension a high degree of control over your browsing experience.

For any general browser extension with this kind of site-wide access, typical safety considerations apply. The most significant risk is that such an extension could become a target for malicious updates or be sold to a new owner who might alter its data-handling practices. Users should monitor for unexpected changes in behavior, as a tool that can read all webpage content could also capture form data, credentials, or other private information if compromised.

The fact sheet shows a strong "Data & Privacy" score, supported by the developer's declared commitments to not sell user data or use it for unrelated purposes. The declared collection of "Website content" aligns with the extension's function. The weakest area is "Permissions & Access," signaling that the requested capabilities are very high-risk, even if expected for its category. The publisher identity score is modest, which is a factor to consider given the sensitivity of the permissions granted.