Is Google Dictionary (by Google) Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Google Dictionary (by Google) earns a safety grade A, 82.2 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
82.2/100
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
Google Dictionary (by Google) earns a safety grade of A (82.2/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Permissions & Access (100%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Google Dictionary (by Google) comes through cleanly. 3,000,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 3.8/5 from 13,700 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-02-09. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Google Dictionary (by Google)'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 | 75% · 12/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 60% · 4.5/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 84% · 8.4/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests only the "storage" permission, which allows it to save data locally on your device—such as your word history or preferences. It does not ask for access to your browsing activity, tabs, or web page content. For a dictionary tool, this is a notably minimal permission set; many similar extensions require broader access to read page text or modify context menus.
As with any dictionary extension, a careful user should consider what data is collected when looking up words. The developer declares they collect "User activity," which likely includes the terms you search. This is typical for the category, but you should be comfortable with that data being handled by the developer. The privacy disclosures state the data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes, which is reassuring.
The extension’s strongest safety dimension is Permissions & Access, reflecting its very limited technical footprint. The weakest is Publisher & Identity. While the listing says it is by Google, the publisher name shown in the store is "dictionary-extension-dev," which may not be immediately recognizable. This lower score suggests the link to Google could be more clearly verified, so users who expect an official Google product should double-check the publisher details in the store.
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 Google Dictionary (by Google)?
- Publisher dictionary-extension-dev
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, Google Dictionary (by Google) 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)
Google Dictionary (by Google) FAQ
- Is Google Dictionary (by Google) safe?
- Google Dictionary (by Google) earns a safety grade of A (82.2/100) 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 Google Dictionary (by Google)?
- Google Dictionary (by Google) is operated by dictionary-extension-dev.
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