Is CocoShot: Screenshot & Screen Recorder Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

The extension requests permissions typical for a screenshot and screen recorder: "activeTab" and "scripting" let it capture the page you are viewing when you trigger the tool, without automatically accessing all tabs in the background. "offscreen" enables video recording features by allowing a hidden canvas to process screen capture. Local "storage" and "unlimitedStorage" are used to save settings and possibly store recorded media on your device. This permission set is normal for the category and follows Manifest V3 best practices by limiting broad host access.

Screenshot and screen recording tools inherently handle sensitive visual information from your browser, so a careful user should ensure they trust the developer. While this extension's listings declare that data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes, popular utilities in this category are sometimes cloned or impersonated on web stores. Only install from official store pages, keep the extension updated, and review what you capture to avoid exposing personal data in screenshots or recordings you may not control later.

The fact sheet shows a perfect score for Data & Privacy and a maximum Maintenance & Ownership score, indicating up‑to‑date code and clear privacy disclosures. The weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity, which means the developer’s identity has not been verified to the same degree as some others, though that does not by itself signal unsafe behavior. At an overall A grade with a large user base and high rating, the extension appears well‑maintained and transparent about what it accesses.