Is Data Scraper - Easy Web Scraping Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests permissions that allow it to read and modify the content of the current web page only after you actively click its icon or use its context menu. It can store scraped data locally, including large amounts due to the unlimitedStorage permission. This scope is typical for a web scraper and does not grant background access to all websites or network requests without user interaction.

As with any scraper tool, use it responsibly—respect website terms of service, robots.txt restrictions, and avoid scraping personal or sensitive information. Because the extension does not request broad host permissions or network-exposed APIs, scraped data generally remains on your device, reducing the risk of automatic data exfiltration. However, a careful user should always verify that the tool comes from a trustworthy source, since an extension that can read page content could be misused if obtained from an unreliable publisher or clone.

The fact sheet shows a high overall safety score of 86.12 (grade A), with Data & Privacy scoring 100—reflecting solid developer-declared privacy practices—and Permissions & Access scoring 90. The weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity (60), which suggests the publisher’s background or verifiability may be less established. While this does not indicate any specific problem, it is a reminder to install only the official version and stay alert for look‑alike extensions in a category where clarity about the developer matters.