Is Copy as Markdown Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Copy as Markdown earns a safety grade A, 83.3 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
83.3/100
Grade A · 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
Copy as Markdown earns a safety grade of A (83.3/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Copy as Markdown comes through cleanly. 30,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.3/5 from 96 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-06-02. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Copy as Markdown'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 | 90% · 22.5/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 74% · 7.4/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension can access the content of the currently active tab when you invoke it, read and modify webpage data through scripting, and write to your clipboard. These permissions are normal for a tool whose core purpose is to capture the page you are viewing and convert it into Markdown format for pasting elsewhere. The ability to use context menus and storage is also expected for an extension that adds right-click options and saves preferences.
General browser tools like this are convenient but can see all text, links, and images on a page when activated. A careful user should be aware that this visibility extends to any sensitive information displayed on the active tab during use. Always review the developer’s privacy practices in the Chrome Web Store listing to understand stated data handling.
According to its developer-declared practices, data is reportedly not sold, used for unrelated purposes, or used for creditworthiness. The strongest dimension measured is Maintenance & Ownership, while the weakest is Publisher & Identity, which simply suggests the developer has less publicly verifiable identity information than some larger organizations.
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 Copy as Markdown?
- Publisher yorkxin
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, Copy as Markdown scores higher on safety than 77% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Copy as Markdown FAQ
- Is Copy as Markdown safe?
- Copy as Markdown earns a safety grade of A (83.3/100) 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 Copy as Markdown?
- Copy as Markdown is operated by yorkxin.
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