Is Diigo Web Collector - Capture and Annotate Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Diigo Web Collector - Capture and Annotate earns a safety grade B, 66.2 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
66.2/100
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
Diigo Web Collector - Capture and Annotate earns a safety grade of B (66.2/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Community Reputation (93%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (30%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Diigo Web Collector - Capture and Annotate looks broadly trustworthy. 100,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.6/5 from 2,300 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2024-06-30. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Diigo Web Collector - Capture and Annotate'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 | 52% · 12.9/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 93% · 14.8/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 30% · 2.3/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 93% · 9.3/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests powerful permissions, including access to all URLs and the ability to read website content, capture pages, and modify data on any site. It can also read cookies and run scripts, which is typical for a tool that captures and annotates web pages. While these permissions match its core function, they grant extensive access to everything you do in the browser.
For any extension that can interact with all page content, a careful user should consider the sensitivity of sites they visit while the extension is active. Even with honest current code, a future compromise or a malicious update could leak private data. As with any tool that has full page access, it is wise to verify the publisher’s reputation and keep an eye on update frequency.
In ExtensionTrust’s assessment, the strongest dimension is Community Reputation (93%), reflecting positive user feedback. The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (30%), which may indicate slower updates or less transparent ownership. The Data & Privacy score (93%) is based on developer declarations, so it's reassuring but self-reported.
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 Diigo Web Collector - Capture and Annotate?
- Publisher diigo.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 345 browser extensions we track, Diigo Web Collector - Capture and Annotate scores higher on safety than 9% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Diigo Web Collector - Capture and Annotate FAQ
- Is Diigo Web Collector - Capture and Annotate safe?
- Diigo Web Collector - Capture and Annotate earns a safety grade of B (66.2/100) 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 Diigo Web Collector - Capture and Annotate?
- Diigo Web Collector - Capture and Annotate is operated by diigo.com.
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