Is Ultimate Web Scraper Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests permissions that are typical for a web scraper tool. The activeTab permission allows it to read and modify the content of the currently active tab only when you invoke the extension. Combined with scripting, it can inject scripts to extract data from the page you are viewing. The storage permission lets it save settings or scraped data locally, and sidePanel enables it to open a panel in the browser sidebar for its interface. This scope is expected for its category, as scrapers need to interact with page content to function.

For any scraper extension, a careful user should be aware that it can read all visible text and data from the webpages you actively use it on. While this one only accesses the active tab on command, you should still avoid scraping sensitive personal pages (like banking or private messages) unless you fully trust the tool. The developer states it collects website content and authentication information, so you should review its privacy policy to understand how that data is handled and stored.

The fact sheet shows a strong safety score overall. The weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity, which suggests the developer's background or corporate transparency is less established than ideal. The strongest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, indicating the extension is actively updated and well-maintained, which is a positive sign for ongoing security and compatibility.