Is Looper for YouTube Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Looper for YouTube earns a safety grade A, 94.1 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
94.1/100
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
Looper for YouTube earns a safety grade of A (94.1/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Looper for YouTube comes through cleanly. 400,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.6/5 from about 4,000 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-04-23. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Looper for YouTube'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 | 100% · 25/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 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 | 93% · 9.3/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
The extension requests only the "storage" permission, which allows it to save settings like loop preferences locally on your device. It does not request access to web pages, tabs, or browsing history. For a YouTube looper, this is a notably minimal permission set; most similar tools ask for permissions to read and modify youtube.com. This limited scope reduces the potential for data exposure.
As a general browser extension that modifies website behavior, users should be aware that such tools can sometimes request broad permissions to interact with page content. Even with minimal permissions, it is wise to install extensions only from sources you trust, as future updates could introduce new permission requests. For YouTube-related extensions, be cautious of imitations or clones that may misuse your data.
The extension’s safety score is high (94/100, grade A). Its strongest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, indicating it is actively updated and the developer is clearly identified. The weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity, which suggests the developer is an individual rather than a well-known organization. This is common for niche utilities, but users who prefer extensions from established companies may take note.
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 Looper for YouTube?
- Publisher alvinhkh.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, Looper for YouTube has the highest safety score.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Looper for YouTube FAQ
- Is Looper for YouTube safe?
- Looper for YouTube earns a safety grade of A (94.1/100) 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 Looper for YouTube?
- Looper for YouTube is operated by alvinhkh.com.
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