Is Image downloader - Imageye Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Image downloader - Imageye earns a safety grade B, 77 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
77/100
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
Image downloader - Imageye earns a safety grade of B (77/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Community Reputation (100%). The weakest is Permissions & Access (52%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Image downloader - Imageye looks broadly trustworthy. 2,000,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.9/5 from 16,400 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-03-18. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Image downloader - Imageye'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 | 52% · 12.9/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 100% · 10/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
The extension requests broad permissions, including access to all websites (), the ability to download files, inject scripts, and monitor or modify network requests via declarativeNetRequest and webRequest. For an image downloader that works across any page, needing to find and save images is a normal justification, but this level of access does allow the extension to read and alter content on every site you visit.
General-purpose browser utilities with full host access carry inherent risks: they could, in principle, collect browsing data or inject unwanted ads. While image downloaders are less frequently associated with affiliate manipulation than coupon or shopping tools, users should still verify the publisher’s credibility before granting such extensive permissions. The developer’s privacy disclosures state that data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes, but these are self-declared claims.
The strongest dimension is Community Reputation (score 100/100), backed by a large user base and a 4.9-star rating across 16,400 reviews, which suggests widespread trust and no prevalent safety issues. The weakest is Permissions & Access (52/100), reflecting the high scope of the granted API and host privileges. Together, these scores indicate that while the extension is well-regarded by its community, the technical permissions remain substantial, and a careful user should weigh that reputation against the access it requires.
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 Image downloader - Imageye?
- Publisher imageye.net
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, Image downloader - Imageye scores higher on safety than 56% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Image downloader - Imageye FAQ
- Is Image downloader - Imageye safe?
- Image downloader - Imageye earns a safety grade of B (77/100) 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 Image downloader - Imageye?
- Image downloader - Imageye is operated by imageye.net.
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