Is Screen Recorder Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

The extension requests the "desktopCapture" permission, which allows it to record the contents of your entire screen, individual application windows, or specific browser tabs. This is a powerful permission entirely necessary and expected for a screen recorder tool, as it cannot function without access to your display output. While the permission is core to its purpose, users should be aware that screen recording can inadvertently capture sensitive information like passwords, private messages, or financial details visible on screen.

For any screen recording extension, a primary safety consideration is ensuring you are fully aware of when recording is active. Always verify the recording state indicator in the browser or extension interface, and review recordings carefully before sharing them. This category of tool inherently handles highly sensitive visual data, so a user's trust depends heavily on the extension maintaining clear and reliable recording controls.

The fact sheet shows this extension's strongest dimension is Data & Privacy, receiving a perfect score based on the developer's declared privacy practices, which state data is not sold or misused. The weakest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, scoring significantly lower. This suggests potential concerns about how actively the extension is updated or the transparency of the publisher, factors a careful user should consider when deciding to install software with such broad screen access.