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 2 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 90% · 22.5/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 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
Copy as Markdown requests permissions that allow it to access the current page (activeTab), write to the clipboard (clipboardWrite), add items to the right‑click menu (contextMenus), and store settings locally (storage). The scripting and offscreen permissions enable it to inject code to extract page content and to handle clipboard operations under Manifest V3. This scope is typical for an extension whose core job is turning web‑page content into Markdown and copying it for use elsewhere.
Because it reads page content and uses the clipboard, a cautious user should confirm they trust the publisher. The extension’s privacy disclosures state that data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes, which is a positive sign. Even so, it is wise to activate such an extension only on pages you deliberately intend to copy from, and to be aware that the activeTab permission lets it see the current page when invoked.
The extension’s strongest safety dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, reflecting good upkeep and clear ownership. Its weakest is Publisher & Identity, which suggests that publicly available details about the developer may be limited. This is not an accusation of wrongdoing, but users who prefer a well‑known publisher with a strong public footprint might weigh that factor. The overall score of 83 out of 100 places it in the “A” grade range, indicating a generally safe profile.
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 838 browser extensions we track, Copy as Markdown scores higher on safety than 75% 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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