Is Mailtrack – Email Tracker for Gmail Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests permissions that are typical for an email tracking tool working inside Gmail. Host access to `mail.google.com` allows it to read and modify Gmail's web interface to insert tracking pixels and display read receipts. Access to `googleusercontent.com` is expected for loading images or content served through Google's proxy. Permissions to its own domains enable syncing with Mailtrack's service, while `notifications` let it alert you when emails are opened. The ability to use `declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess` lets it modify network requests, which can be used for analytics or blocking. This scope of access is normal for its category, but it does mean the extension can see the contents of your Gmail page.

Email tracking extensions function by embedding invisible elements in outgoing messages. A careful user should know that by design, these tools process your email metadata and sending behavior on their servers. The privacy practices declared by the publisher state they collect personally identifiable information and personal communications, though they also declare data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes. When using any extension that integrates deeply with email, it is wise to review its privacy policy, keep the extension updated, and be aware that granting host access to Gmail is a powerful permission.

Looking at the fact sheet, the strongest dimension for this extension is Maintenance & Ownership, while the weakest is Publisher & Identity. A lower Publisher & Identity score generally suggests there may be less publicly verifiable information about the company or its track record, which is a factor a security-conscious user might weigh against the large user base and high rating.