Is Lightshot (screenshot tool) Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Lightshot (screenshot tool) earns a safety grade B, 71.6 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
71.6/100
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
Lightshot (screenshot tool) earns a safety grade of B (71.6/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Community Reputation (100%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (30%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Lightshot (screenshot tool) looks broadly trustworthy. 2,000,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.4/5 from about 7,000 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2024-07-23. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Lightshot (screenshot tool)'s own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other screenshots & screen recording 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 | 58% · 14.6/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 30% · 2.3/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 100% · 10/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension asks for a set of permissions that is unusually broad for a simple screenshot tool. It can access and modify data on any website you visit (*://*/*
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 Lightshot (screenshot tool)?
- Publisher https://app.prntscr.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 7 Screenshots & Screen Recording extensions we track, Lightshot (screenshot tool) scores higher on safety than 29% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Screenshots & Screen Recording extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Lightshot (screenshot tool) FAQ
- Is Lightshot (screenshot tool) safe?
- Lightshot (screenshot tool) earns a safety grade of B (71.6/100) 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 Lightshot (screenshot tool)?
- Lightshot (screenshot tool) is operated by https://app.prntscr.com/.
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