Is Hex Color Picker Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Hex Color Picker earns a safety grade B, 79.1 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
79.1/100
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
Hex Color Picker earns a safety grade of B (79.1/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Community Reputation (46%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Hex Color Picker looks broadly trustworthy. 80,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 2.9/5 from 39 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 | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 90% · 22.5/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 46% · 4.6/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests the activeTab, storage, and scripting permissions. In practice, this means it can read and modify the content of any webpage you are currently viewing, but only when you actively click the extension’s icon. The storage permission lets it save small amounts of data locally, such as your color picking history or preferences. For a color picker tool, this permission set is quite focused and expected, as it needs to inspect the page to identify colors.
As a general browser extension, the typical safety considerations for this category are less about sensitive data theft and more about potential neglect. Extensions that are not regularly updated can become incompatible with browser changes or, in rare cases, be sold to new owners who might alter their purpose. A careful user should know that even simple tools can be abandoned, which may lead to unresolved bugs or security vulnerabilities over time.
Looking at the fact sheet, the strongest dimension is Permissions & Access, reflecting a minimal and appropriate set of requested capabilities. The weakest dimension is clearly Maintenance & Ownership, as the extension was last updated in early 2022 and the publisher’s identity score is low, suggesting a lack of recent upkeep and limited transparency about who is behind the tool.
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 345 browser extensions we track, Hex Color Picker scores higher on safety than 63% 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 B (79.1/100) 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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