Is Screen Recorder for Google Chrome™ Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests only three permissions: offscreen, storage, and unlimitedStorage. The offscreen API allows it to perform background tasks like audio capture or document processing without a visible window, which is typical for a screen recorder. The storage permissions let it save recordings and settings locally on your device. This is a minimal and appropriate permission set for its function, and it does not request access to browsing history, tabs, or page content.

Screen recording tools in general can be misused if they capture sensitive on-screen information, such as passwords or private conversations. A careful user should always confirm what is being recorded and where the files are saved. Since this extension stores data locally and the developer states data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes, the risk of unwanted data sharing is low, but you should still review the recording output and manage file storage yourself.

The strongest dimension in the fact sheet is Maintenance & Ownership, which suggests the extension is actively updated and well-maintained. The weakest is Publisher & Identity, which indicates limited transparency about the entity behind the tool. While this does not imply any specific wrongdoing, it means you have less public information to assess the publisher's long-term trustworthiness.