Is Color Picker Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Color Picker earns a safety grade B, 77.4 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
77.4/100
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 earns a safety grade of B (77.4/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Data & Privacy (100%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (10%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Color Picker looks broadly trustworthy. 20,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.2/5 from 10 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2023-02-27. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Color Picker'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 2 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 90% · 22.5/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 10% · 0.8/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 74% · 7.4/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
The extension requests four permissions: activeTab, scripting, contextMenus, and storage. These allow it to read pixel colors from your current webpage when you activate it, add a right‑click menu item, and save preferences locally. For a color picker tool, this set of permissions is typical and relatively focused — it does not ask for blanket access to all websites or permanent background data collection.
As with any general browser extension that can interact with page content, a careful user should know that the tool could technically see what’s on the active tab when invoked. You should therefore use it only on pages you trust. Additionally, extensions that are not actively maintained can become security concerns over time, as unpatched code or ownership changes may introduce risks.
The fact sheet highlights a strong Data & Privacy score (100%), reflecting the developer’s declarations that data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes. The weakest area is Maintenance & Ownership (10%), which is consistent with the extension’s last update being over a year ago and a lack of visible ongoing support. This combination means the extension’s privacy promises are reassuring, but its aging code deserves extra caution.
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?
- Publisher http://linangdata.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 838 browser extensions we track, Color Picker scores higher on safety than 54% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Color Picker FAQ
- Is Color Picker safe?
- Color Picker earns a safety grade of B (77.4/100) 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?
- Color Picker is operated by http://linangdata.com/.
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