Is Read Aloud: Text to Speech (TTS, Listen to Text) Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Read Aloud: Text to Speech (TTS, Listen to Text) earns a safety grade B, 75.3 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
75.3/100
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
Read Aloud: Text to Speech (TTS, Listen to Text) earns a safety grade of B (75.3/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Permissions & Access (58%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Read Aloud: Text to Speech (TTS, Listen to Text) looks broadly trustworthy. 400,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.3/5 from 3,200 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-06-05. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Read Aloud: Text to Speech (TTS, Listen to Text)'s own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other text-to-speech & read aloud 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 | 58% · 14.6/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 93% · 14.8/16 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 | 84% · 8.4/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This text-to-speech extension requests permissions expected for its category, but the scope is broad. With host access and the “scripting” API, it can read and modify all web pages you visit. The “tts” and “ttsEngine” permissions enable audible reading, while “contextMenus”, “storage”, “sidePanel”, “tabs”, and “offscreen” support right-click menus, settings, a sidebar interface, and background playback. This level of access is necessary to extract and vocalize text from any page, but it grants considerable control over your browsing content.
Users of read-aloud tools should be aware that the extension can see everything displayed on a page, including sensitive information. The developer self-declares collection of personally identifiable information and web history, so reviewing its privacy practices is wise. The strongest dimension in the safety assessment is Maintenance & Ownership (100%), indicating active updates and code upkeep, which reduces abandonment risk. The weakest, Permissions & Access (58%), reflects the inherent wide-reaching capabilities common to this category. Positively, the Data & Privacy score is high (93%), and the developer states data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes.
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 Read Aloud: Text to Speech (TTS, Listen to Text)?
- Publisher readaloud.net
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 5 Text-to-Speech & Read Aloud extensions we track, Read Aloud: Text to Speech (TTS, Listen to Text) scores higher on safety than 40% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Text-to-Speech & Read Aloud extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Read Aloud: Text to Speech (TTS, Listen to Text) FAQ
- Is Read Aloud: Text to Speech (TTS, Listen to Text) safe?
- Read Aloud: Text to Speech (TTS, Listen to Text) earns a safety grade of B (75.3/100) 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 Read Aloud: Text to Speech (TTS, Listen to Text)?
- Read Aloud: Text to Speech (TTS, Listen to Text) is operated by readaloud.net.
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