Is Clipboard Manager and Text Expander - Clipboard History Pro Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Clipboard Manager and Text Expander - Clipboard History Pro earns a safety grade B, 71.1 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
71.1/100
Grade B · 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
Clipboard Manager and Text Expander - Clipboard History Pro earns a safety grade of B (71.1/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Permissions & Access (58%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Clipboard Manager and Text Expander - Clipboard History Pro looks broadly trustworthy. 100,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.0/5 from 783 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-03-07. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Clipboard Manager and Text Expander - Clipboard History Pro's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other productivity extensions we track below.
Safety Signals
Based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 60% · 4.8/8 pts | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 58% · 14.6/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 75% · 12/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 84% · 8.4/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests broad permissions that let it read and modify data on every website you visit, plus read and write your system clipboard. Combined with the host permission and scripting access, it can technically see everything you type or copy, including passwords, messages, or payment details if you copy them. For a clipboard manager and text expander, high access is expected because the tool needs to capture and insert text across all sites, but the scope is still significant and worth understanding.
Productivity tools that handle clipboard content inherently touch sensitive information. A careful user should avoid copying passwords, financial details, or private keys while the extension is active, or use a dedicated password manager that fills fields without the clipboard. Text expanders that rely on replacing text in forms also carry a risk that typing triggers could fire unexpectedly on sensitive pages if not configured carefully.
In this review’s scoring, the strongest area was Maintenance & Ownership, indicating the extension is actively updated. The weakest dimension was Permissions & Access, reflecting the extensive and sensitive nature of the requested capabilities. The developer’s declared data collection includes personally identifiable information and website content, so users concerned about privacy should note that clipboard data by its nature can be extremely revealing.
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 Clipboard Manager and Text Expander - Clipboard History Pro?
- Publisher clipboardextension.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 25 Productivity extensions we track, Clipboard Manager and Text Expander - Clipboard History Pro scores higher on safety than 24% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Productivity extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Clipboard Manager and Text Expander - Clipboard History Pro FAQ
- Is Clipboard Manager and Text Expander - Clipboard History Pro safe?
- Clipboard Manager and Text Expander - Clipboard History Pro earns a safety grade of B (71.1/100) 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 Clipboard Manager and Text Expander - Clipboard History Pro?
- Clipboard Manager and Text Expander - Clipboard History Pro is operated by clipboardextension.com.
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