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 | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 100% · 25/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 10% · 0.8/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 83% · 8.3/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests permissions to read and change data on websites you visit, specifically on Google Drive and related Google domains. This is a normal and expected scope for a GIF creation tool that needs to access images or videos stored in your Google Drive to convert them into GIFs. The permission allows it to interact with your files only when you are actively using the extension on those sites.
General-purpose browser extensions that handle user media files carry typical safety considerations. A careful user should be aware that any extension with permission to read and modify web content on specific sites could potentially access or alter files if it were compromised. It is wise to only grant such access to extensions from publishers you trust and to review the permissions carefully.
Based on the fact sheet, the strongest dimension is Data & Privacy, as the developer has declared they do not sell user data or use it for unrelated purposes. The weakest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, indicated by the low score and the fact the extension was last updated in 2022, which may mean it receives infrequent updates or security patches.
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 345 browser extensions we track, GIF Maker in Google Chrome scores higher on safety than 74% 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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