Is Text to Speech (TTS) Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests only two permissions: storage and contextMenus. Storage lets it save settings locally on your device, such as preferred voice or reading speed. ContextMenus allows it to add a right-click option so you can select text on a webpage and have it read aloud. This is a minimal and appropriate permission set for a text-to-speech tool, and it does not request access to browse your web history or read page content automatically.

As a text-to-speech extension, the typical safety considerations are relatively low compared to categories like crypto wallets or coupon tools. The main thing a careful user should know is that extensions using the contextMenus permission can technically see the text you highlight, but only when you actively trigger the feature. Since this extension does not request broad host permissions, it cannot silently read all pages you visit. The developer's privacy declarations state that data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes.

Looking at the fact sheet, the strongest dimension is Data & Privacy, reflecting the limited permissions and clear developer declarations. The weakest dimension is Community Reputation, with a 3.2 out of 5 rating across 35 reviews. This suggests some users may have experienced functional issues or unmet expectations, though it does not indicate a safety problem. The publisher identity and maintenance scores are moderate, which is common for smaller or single-developer extensions.