Is Loom – Screen Recorder & Screen Capture Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests a broad set of permissions that allow it to capture your screen, tabs, and system audio, read and modify data on all websites you visit, access cookies, and monitor tab navigation and web requests. While desktopCapture, tabCapture, and activeTab are essential for a screen recorder, the inclusion of cookies and host access means it can technically read authentication tokens and other sensitive data from any site, not just Loom’s own domain. This scope is wider than some simpler screenshot tools, but it is not unusual for a full-featured recording and sharing platform that needs to interact with web content and maintain a logged-in session.

Screen recording extensions inherently see everything on your screen, including passwords, private messages, or financial details. A careful user should be aware that recordings may be uploaded to cloud services, and you should review the developer’s privacy policy to understand how your data is handled. The developer declares collection of personally identifiable information, financial data, location, and user activity, though they state the data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes. As with any tool that can capture sensitive content, ensure you only record what you intend to share and that you trust the publisher to store and process recordings securely.

The safety score’s weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity, suggesting limited publicly verifiable information about the developer’s background or corporate structure. In contrast, Community Reputation is perfect, reflecting a large user base and high store rating. This gap indicates that while millions of users have installed and rated the extension favorably, the publisher’s transparency could be stronger. Users who prioritize knowing exactly who makes their tools may want to seek additional context about the company behind the extension.