Is Color Picker and Color Dropper Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Color Picker and Color Dropper earns a safety grade B, 68.8 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
68.8/100
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
Color Picker and Color Dropper earns a safety grade of B (68.8/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Community Reputation (83%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (10%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Color Picker and Color Dropper looks broadly trustworthy. 10,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.6/5 from 11 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2023-12-19. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Color Picker and Color Dropper's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other browser 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 | 75% · 18.7/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 10% · 0.8/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 83% · 8.3/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension asks for permission to read and change data on all websites you visit. That level of access is typical for a color picker, as it needs to inspect page elements and capture color values wherever you browse. However, the broad host permission means the extension can technically see everything you type or view on any site, so it is important to trust the developer.
For a general browser utility like this, the main safety consideration is that a tool with such wide-reaching access could be an attractive target for future compromise or a quiet update that changes its behavior. Users should be aware that even a legitimate-looking tool can become risky if the publisher account is transferred or if the extension is sold and later modified.
Looking at the fact sheet, the strongest dimension is Community Reputation, which suggests current users have not raised widespread alarms. The weakest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, which indicates limited signals about long-term support or the publisher's track record. A careful user might want to verify the publisher's identity and history before granting access to all websites.
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 Color Picker and Color Dropper?
- Publisher White Moon Inc
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 345 browser extensions we track, Color Picker and Color Dropper scores higher on safety than 16% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Color Picker and Color Dropper FAQ
- Is Color Picker and Color Dropper safe?
- Color Picker and Color Dropper earns a safety grade of B (68.8/100) 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 Color Picker and Color Dropper?
- Color Picker and Color Dropper is operated by White Moon Inc.
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