Is Force Picture-in-Picture Extension Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Force Picture-in-Picture Extension earns a safety grade B, 79.4 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
79.4/100
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
Force Picture-in-Picture Extension earns a safety grade of B (79.4/100), 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, Force Picture-in-Picture Extension looks broadly trustworthy. 30,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.5/5 from 71 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-05-16. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Force Picture-in-Picture Extension'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 | 65% · 16.2/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 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 | 83% · 8.3/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
The extension’s host permission combined with scripting allows it to read and modify content on every website you visit—a typical requirement for a tool that needs to detect and control video players across many domains. The activeTab permission limits script injection to when you interact with the extension, and storage simply saves preferences. While broad, this permission scope is expected for a universal picture-in-picture utility.
When an extension can see all pages, a cautious user should consider the publisher’s credibility and update history. Picture-in-picture helpers are sometimes cloned, so install only from the official store and verify the extension ID. The developer declares that data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes, but such claims are self-reported. Our assessment shows a weak Publisher & Identity score (60%), reflecting limited developer identity signals, but a strong Maintenance & Ownership score (100%), indicating the extension is actively updated and consistently owned. This balance suggests a well-maintained tool from a less-established publisher—a trade-off some users may find acceptable.
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 Force Picture-in-Picture Extension?
- Publisher Gary Roumanis
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, Force Picture-in-Picture Extension scores higher on safety than 61% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Force Picture-in-Picture Extension FAQ
- Is Force Picture-in-Picture Extension safe?
- Force Picture-in-Picture Extension earns a safety grade of B (79.4/100) 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 Force Picture-in-Picture Extension?
- Force Picture-in-Picture Extension is operated by Gary Roumanis.
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