Is Screenshot Tool - Screen Capture & Editor Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Screenshot Tool - Screen Capture & Editor earns a safety grade B, 74.1 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
74.1/100
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
Screenshot Tool - Screen Capture & Editor earns a safety grade of B (74.1/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Community Reputation (100%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (30%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Screenshot Tool - Screen Capture & Editor looks broadly trustworthy. 1,000,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.7/5 from 4,900 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2025-01-29. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Screenshot Tool - Screen Capture & Editor's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other screenshots & screen recording 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 | 65% · 16.2/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 30% · 2.3/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 100% · 10/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This screenshot tool requests <all_urls> host access along with scripting, storage, and unlimitedStorage. These permissions allow it to read and modify content on any webpage and store large amounts of data locally. For a screen capture and editor extension, the need to access all sites is typical, but this scope is very powerful and could potentially see sensitive information on any tab.
Screenshot extensions inherently pose privacy risks because they can record anything displayed in the browser. A cautious user should verify the publisher's trustworthiness and review what is done with captured data. Even with declared privacy practices, such tools are attractive targets for supply-chain compromise, where a malicious update could alter the extension’s behavior.
The extension’s strongest safety dimension is community reputation, backed by a high user rating and large install base. The weakest is maintenance and ownership, which scored low. While the extension has a recent update, the low ownership score suggests that potential users should look closely at the publisher’s track record and transparency before granting it wide-ranging access.
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 Screenshot Tool - Screen Capture & Editor?
- Publisher screenshot-tool.app
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 7 Screenshots & Screen Recording extensions we track, Screenshot Tool - Screen Capture & Editor scores higher on safety than 43% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Screenshots & Screen Recording extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Screenshot Tool - Screen Capture & Editor FAQ
- Is Screenshot Tool - Screen Capture & Editor safe?
- Screenshot Tool - Screen Capture & Editor earns a safety grade of B (74.1/100) 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 Screenshot Tool - Screen Capture & Editor?
- Screenshot Tool - Screen Capture & Editor is operated by screenshot-tool.app.
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