Is Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome earns a safety grade B, 64.7 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
64.7/100
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
Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome earns a safety grade of B (64.7/100), 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, Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome looks broadly trustworthy. 10,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 2.2/5 from 6 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-03-27. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other productivity 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 | 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 broad permissions that let it read and alter data on any website you visit. The activeTab, scripting, tabs, and webNavigation permissions, combined with host access to *://*/*, mean it can inject scripts into pages, monitor your browsing, and see everything you type or view. For a macro automation tool this scope is not unexpected – such tools often need to interact with web content to record or replay actions – but it is more permissive than simpler productivity extensions.
Productivity extensions that record and replay browser actions carry inherent privacy considerations. A careful user should understand that any tool with the ability to run scripts on all pages could potentially capture sensitive information like passwords or payment details, intentionally or through a coding flaw. Users should verify the developer’s privacy policy, keep the extension updated, and consider whether they trust the publisher with such broad access.
The strongest dimension in the safety assessment is Maintenance & Ownership, showing that the extension is actively maintained and its publisher is clearly identified. The weakest dimension is Community Reputation, reflecting its low store rating (2.2 from only 6 reviews) and limited user feedback, which makes it harder to gauge real-world reliability or satisfaction.
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 Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome?
- Publisher Softutils
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 25 Productivity extensions we track, Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome scores higher on safety than 4% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Productivity extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome FAQ
- Is Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome safe?
- Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome earns a safety grade of B (64.7/100) 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 Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome?
- Macro Commander Web Plugin for Chrome is operated by Softutils.
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