Is Text to Speech (TTS) Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Text to Speech (TTS) earns a safety grade A, 84.3 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
84.3/100
Grade A · 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
Text to Speech (TTS) earns a safety grade of A (84.3/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Data & Privacy (100%). The weakest is Community Reputation (57%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Text to Speech (TTS) comes through cleanly. 40,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 3.2/5 from 35 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2025-10-20. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Text to Speech (TTS)'s own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other text-to-speech & read aloud 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 | 100% · 25/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 60% · 4.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 57% · 5.8/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests only two permissions: "storage" and "contextMenus". Storage allows it to save settings like voice preferences locally, while contextMenus adds a right-click option to speak selected text. These permissions do not grant access to web page content or network communication, making them unusually minimal for a text-to-speech tool. The limited scope points to on-device speech synthesis rather than cloud processing, which is a privacy-friendly design.
For text-to-speech extensions, a key safety consideration is whether reading aloud involves sending text to external servers. While many similar tools require broader access, this extension’s permissions and developer declarations (data not sold, not used for unrelated purposes) suggest a self-contained experience. Users should still verify that an extension is from the official listing, as the category often attracts low-quality clones that could mimic popular utilities.
The safety analysis shows a perfect Data & Privacy score and a strong Permissions & Access rating. The weakest dimension is Community Reputation at 57%, reflecting a modest 3.2-star average from only 35 ratings—limited feedback for gauging reliability. Publisher identity and maintenance scores are moderate, but the combination of minimal permissions and clear privacy claims makes this a low-risk choice from a technical standpoint.
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 Text to Speech (TTS)?
- Publisher Sevina
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 5 Text-to-Speech & Read Aloud extensions we track, Text to Speech (TTS) scores higher on safety than 80% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Text-to-Speech & Read Aloud extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Text to Speech (TTS) FAQ
- Is Text to Speech (TTS) safe?
- Text to Speech (TTS) earns a safety grade of A (84.3/100) 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 Text to Speech (TTS)?
- Text to Speech (TTS) is operated by Sevina.
Alternatives we track
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