Is Screenity - Screen Recorder & Annotation Tool Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests extensive permissions that are typical for a screen recording and annotation tool. The tabCapture permission allows it to record the contents of your tabs and system audio, while host access combined with scripting means it can potentially read or modify data on any website you visit. The downloads permission lets it save recordings to your device, and unlimitedStorage supports large video files. Being a Manifest V3 extension provides some architectural security boundaries.

For a screen recorder in this category, these permissions are largely expected to enable core functionality like capturing tab content, saving recordings, and injecting annotation overlays. However, the broad host access and scripting capabilities mean a careful user should be aware that the extension can technically access sensitive page content across all websites, not just those being recorded. It is always advisable to limit sensitive browsing when using any recording tool and to review an extension’s privacy policy directly.

This extension scores particularly well on Maintenance and Ownership, suggesting it is actively updated and managed. Its weakest area is Permissions and Access, driven by the broad host permissions and ability to run scripts on all pages, which reduces the score in this dimension. The developer’s declared data practices and strong community reputation are positives, but the permissions requested merit a deliberate decision from users who handle highly sensitive information.