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 | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 58% · 14.6/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 93% · 14.8/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 84% · 8.4/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension can read text aloud from any webpage you visit, which explains its request for host access. That permission, combined with scripting and tabs, allows it to inject its functionality into every site and read page content. While this is a common requirement for text-to-speech tools, it also means the extension can technically see and process everything you view online. The developer states it collects personally identifiable information and web history, so a careful user should understand that their browsing activity may be linked to them.
For any text-to-speech extension, the main safety consideration is the broad access it needs to function. A tool that can read all pages can also, in theory, capture sensitive information like emails, financial data, or private messages. Users should verify they are installing the official version from a trusted publisher and remain aware that extensions in this category are attractive targets for supply-chain attacks or feature creep that could alter data handling practices.
Based on the fact sheet, the strongest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, suggesting the extension is actively maintained and its ownership is clear. The weakest dimension is Permissions & Access, which reflects the inherently high level of access this type of tool requires and the potential privacy implications of its broad host permission and data collection declarations.
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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