Is Snippet Highlighter - Web & PDF Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Snippet Highlighter - Web & PDF earns a safety grade B, 69.3 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
69.3/100
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
Snippet Highlighter - Web & PDF earns a safety grade of B (69.3/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Data & Privacy (93%). The weakest is Permissions & Access (58%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Snippet Highlighter - Web & PDF looks broadly trustworthy. 10,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.2/5 from 136 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2025-07-23. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Snippet Highlighter - Web & PDF's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other productivity 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 | 60% · 4.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 74% · 7.4/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
The extension requests host permissions for <all_urls> and several Amazon Kindle domains. Together with the scripting and tabs APIs, this allows it to read and alter the content of any website or Kindle Cloud Reader page you open, which is how it can highlight text across the web and in PDFs. Such broad access is a normal requirement for a multi-site highlighter, but it means the extension can see virtually all page content you browse. The developer declares collecting personally identifiable information and website content, while stating the data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes.
For any productivity tool that processes page content, the primary safety consideration is whether the publisher can be trusted with the sensitive data it can access. A compromised or poorly secured highlighter could capture passwords, messages, or other private text. The extension’s strongest dimension is Data & Privacy (93/100), indicating its stated privacy practices are relatively robust. The weakest dimension, Permissions & Access (58/100), reflects the inherent risk of its broad host and scripting permissions. A careful user should weigh these factors and consider the developer’s reputation before granting such extensive 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 Snippet Highlighter - Web & PDF?
- Publisher BST WEB SOLUTIONS SRL
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 25 Productivity extensions we track, Snippet Highlighter - Web & PDF scores higher on safety than 20% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Productivity extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Snippet Highlighter - Web & PDF FAQ
- Is Snippet Highlighter - Web & PDF safe?
- Snippet Highlighter - Web & PDF earns a safety grade of B (69.3/100) 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 Snippet Highlighter - Web & PDF?
- Snippet Highlighter - Web & PDF is operated by BST WEB SOLUTIONS SRL.
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