Is Subtitle Downloader Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Subtitle Downloader earns a safety grade B, 68.9 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
68.9/100
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
Subtitle Downloader earns a safety grade of B (68.9/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Permissions & Access (90%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (10%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Subtitle Downloader looks broadly trustworthy. 10,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 3.2/5 from 12 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2023-01-18. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Subtitle Downloader's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other browser 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 | 90% · 22.5/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 75% · 12/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 10% · 0.8/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 57% · 5.8/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests only two permissions: activeTab and downloads. The activeTab permission lets it temporarily interact with the current page when you click the extension, giving it access to page content in that tab. The downloads permission allows it to save files to your device. For a subtitle downloader, that scope is typical—it needs to detect subtitle elements on the page and then download them as a file.
For any extension in the “general browser extension” category that can read page content, it is wise to be mindful of what data it might collect. The developer declares that this extension collects both user activity and website content. While the developer further states the data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes, a careful user should still consider whether they are comfortable granting an extension this level of access to the pages they visit. Extensions from individual publishers often have limited track records, so it is good practice to examine the privacy practices and requested permissions before installing.
Examining the fact sheet, the strongest dimension is Permissions & Access (scored 90/100), reflecting that the requested permissions are minimal and appropriate for the stated functionality. The weakest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership (10/100). The extension was last updated in early 2023, making it over two years without an update. This lack of maintenance can mean unresolved bugs or incompatibility with newer browser versions, which reduces overall long-term reliability.
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 Subtitle Downloader?
- Publisher clarapastore17
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 345 browser extensions we track, Subtitle Downloader scores higher on safety than 17% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Subtitle Downloader FAQ
- Is Subtitle Downloader safe?
- Subtitle Downloader earns a safety grade of B (68.9/100) 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 Subtitle Downloader?
- Subtitle Downloader is operated by clarapastore17.
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