URL Cleaner

The extension has a relatively small user base of 8,000 users and a below-average rating of 3.4 stars from only 7 reviews, which suggests limited community validation. The lack of developer information and missing last updated date raises transparency concerns. The extension's basic description without detailed functionality explanation further reduces trust indicators.

The extension requests unnecessarily broad permissions for a URL cleaning tool. The clipboardWrite permission combined with broad host access to all websites creates significant privacy risks, as it could potentially capture and modify sensitive data from any website you visit. The declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess permission allows network request modification across all sites, which exceeds typical requirements for URL cleaning functionality. The combination of activeTab, storage, and universal host permissions creates multiple attack vectors for data collection and manipulation.

Given the high risk profile, consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile dedicated to non-sensitive browsing activities. Before installation, verify if simpler URL cleaning tools or browser bookmarklets could meet your needs without requiring extensive permissions. If you proceed with installation, regularly monitor your clipboard content and be cautious when using the extension on sites containing sensitive information. Consider looking for alternative URL cleaning extensions with more restrictive permissions and better developer transparency.