Is Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping earns a safety grade B, 72.8 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
72.8/100
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
Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping earns a safety grade of B (72.8/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Permissions & Access (52%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping looks broadly trustworthy. 900,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.1/5 from 1,100 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-02-23. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other developer tools 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 | 52% · 12.9/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 93% · 14.8/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 84% · 8.4/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests broad permissions typical of a web scraper: it can read and modify data on all websites ( host access), use scripting to inject code, intercept network requests via webRequest and declarativeNetRequest, and access tabs and storage. These capabilities are necessary for scraping content across pages, but they also grant the extension a high level of access to your browsing activity. For a developer tool in this category, such scope is expected, though users should be aware that the extension can technically see everything you do in the browser.
Like any extension with and scripting permissions, a web scraper can potentially capture sensitive information from pages you visit. General safety advice for this category includes only installing scrapers from trusted publishers, reviewing the privacy policy to understand how scraped data is handled, and ensuring you comply with websites’ terms of service when scraping. Even legitimate tools can become vectors if the publisher’s account is compromised, so keeping extensions updated and limiting use to necessary sites is prudent.
The fact sheet shows a strong Maintenance & Ownership score (100
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 Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping?
- Publisher webscraper.io
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 17 Developer Tools extensions we track, Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping scores higher on safety than 35% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Developer Tools extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping FAQ
- Is Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping safe?
- Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping earns a safety grade of B (72.8/100) 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 Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping?
- Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping is operated by webscraper.io.
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