Is Hex Color Picker Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Hex Color Picker earns a safety grade A, 80.8 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
80.8/100
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
Hex Color Picker earns a safety grade of A (80.8/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Community Reputation (57%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Hex Color Picker comes through cleanly. 80,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 3.0/5 from 40 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-07-08. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Hex Color Picker'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 | 90% · 22.5/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 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 | 57% · 5.8/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests only three permissions: activeTab, scripting, and storage. The activeTab and scripting permissions together allow it to read and interact with the content of the current page, but only when you click the extension’s icon—it cannot automatically access all websites. The storage permission is used to save settings or color history locally. For a color picker tool, this permission set is minimal and expected, as it needs to sample colors from the page you are viewing.
As with any browser extension that can read page content, a careful user should consider when to activate it. Avoid using a color picker on pages that display sensitive information, such as banking or email, because the extension could technically see that data while active. General browser extensions are sometimes cloned or repackaged with unwanted behavior, so it’s wise to check the developer’s privacy disclosures and user reviews. This publisher states that data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes, which is a positive signal.
The strongest dimension in the fact sheet is Maintenance & Ownership, scoring 100%. The extension was recently updated, uses Manifest V3, and appears actively maintained. The weakest dimension is Community Reputation at 57%, reflecting a 3-out-of-5 average rating from 40 reviews. This suggests mixed user satisfaction, so reading recent reviews may help you understand any recurring issues before installing.
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 Hex Color Picker?
- Publisher https://color-picker.dllplayer.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 838 browser extensions we track, Hex Color Picker scores higher on safety than 66% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Hex Color Picker FAQ
- Is Hex Color Picker safe?
- Hex Color Picker earns a safety grade of A (80.8/100) 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 Hex Color Picker?
- Hex Color Picker is operated by https://color-picker.dllplayer.com/.
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