Is Page Marker - Web Paint on Pages Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests permissions typical for a page annotation tool. The activeTab and scripting permissions let it draw on the current page only when you click the extension, while storage saves your markings locally. The identity and identity.email permissions allow Google account sign‑in and access to your email address, likely for syncing annotations across devices. This scope is normal for a drawing extension that offers cloud features, though the email access is slightly broader than strictly necessary for painting alone.

As a general browser extension that can read and modify page content, a careful user should know that any drawing tool could technically see sensitive information on pages where it is active. The category also carries a risk of extensions being abandoned or sold, potentially changing their data practices. Always review an extension’s privacy policy and consider whether you are comfortable with the publisher handling your browsing data, especially if you sign in with your account.

The fact sheet shows a strong Data & Privacy score (100/100), meaning the developer’s declared practices are transparent and promise not to sell or misuse data. The weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity (60/100), indicating the publisher’s background and trustworthiness are less established. Users may want to investigate the publisher further before granting permissions that access page content and account information.