Is GIF Maker in Google Chrome Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: GIF Maker in Google Chrome earns a safety grade A, 82.4 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
82.4/100
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
GIF Maker in Google Chrome earns a safety grade of A (82.4/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Data & Privacy (100%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (10%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, GIF Maker in Google Chrome comes through cleanly. 10,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 5.0/5 from 3 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2022-09-22. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open GIF Maker in Google Chrome'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 | 100% · 25/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 10% · 0.8/7.5 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 permission requests score a full 100% for access, indicating it asks only for what is essential. For a GIF maker, that probably means capturing the contents of the active tab when you click the extension—a standard and expected need. It does not appear to demand overly broad rights like reading all website data in the background.
Typical caution for screen-recording tools applies: any active tab capture can record whatever you see. A careful user should avoid recording sensitive information and verify they trust the publisher. While this extension’s privacy declarations are exemplary—the developer states data is not sold or misused—the category can include clones or ad-supported copycats, so a small number of ratings warrants alertness.
The fact sheet highlights a strong Data & Privacy posture (100%) but a very weak Maintenance & Ownership score (10%). This aligns with the last update being in September 2022: a lack of recent maintenance can leave an extension without security patches or compatibility fixes, making it a potential risk over time despite its current clean privacy claims.>
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 GIF Maker in Google Chrome?
- Publisher Free Software Extensions
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, GIF Maker in Google Chrome scores higher on safety than 71% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
GIF Maker in Google Chrome FAQ
- Is GIF Maker in Google Chrome safe?
- GIF Maker in Google Chrome earns a safety grade of A (82.4/100) 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 GIF Maker in Google Chrome?
- GIF Maker in Google Chrome is operated by Free Software Extensions.
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