Is PrintFriendly: Reader Mode, PDF Editor, Save as PDF & Screenshot Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: PrintFriendly: Reader Mode, PDF Editor, Save as PDF & Screenshot earns a safety grade B, 72.7 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
72.7/100
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
PrintFriendly: Reader Mode, PDF Editor, Save as PDF & Screenshot earns a safety grade of B (72.7/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Community Reputation (100%). The weakest is Permissions & Access (45%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, PrintFriendly: Reader Mode, PDF Editor, Save as PDF & Screenshot looks broadly trustworthy. 1,000,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.6/5 from 5,100 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-08-01. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open PrintFriendly: Reader Mode, PDF Editor, Save as PDF & Screenshot'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 | 45% · 11.2/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 93% · 14.8/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 100% · 10/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension asks for permissions that allow it to read and modify the content of the currently active tab when you click its button, add items to your right-click menu, inject code into pages, and store data locally without size limits. For a tool that reforms web pages for printing, saving as PDF, or taking screenshots, this scope is expected—it needs to access page content to clean up layouts and generate the output you see.
With any productivity extension that processes website content, a careful user should be aware that while the extension can read the text and structure of pages you actively use it on, the permission model generally limits background access. The developer has declared to the Chrome Web Store that it collects website content, does not sell user data, and does not use data for unrelated purposes or creditworthiness decisions. These are self-reported statements, not independently verified certifications.
The fact sheet shows the strongest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, indicating the extension is actively updated and has a solid track record by that metric. Publisher & Identity scores lower, which in this context typically means there is less publicly available information about the company behind the extension, not that any wrongdoing has been identified. Users who prioritize verified corporate transparency may want to research the publisher further on their own.
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 PrintFriendly: Reader Mode, PDF Editor, Save as PDF & Screenshot?
- Publisher Print Friendly LLC
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, PrintFriendly: Reader Mode, PDF Editor, Save as PDF & Screenshot scores higher on safety than 40% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Productivity extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
PrintFriendly: Reader Mode, PDF Editor, Save as PDF & Screenshot FAQ
- Is PrintFriendly: Reader Mode, PDF Editor, Save as PDF & Screenshot safe?
- PrintFriendly: Reader Mode, PDF Editor, Save as PDF & Screenshot earns a safety grade of B (72.7/100) 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 PrintFriendly: Reader Mode, PDF Editor, Save as PDF & Screenshot?
- PrintFriendly: Reader Mode, PDF Editor, Save as PDF & Screenshot is operated by Print Friendly LLC.
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