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GoFullPage - Full Page Screen Capture

Version 8.6 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: 2 days ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Developer: Full Page LLC
Rating: 4.9 ★ (84K ratings)
Users: 11,000,000

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM
Overall Risk
Trust Factors: This extension demonstrates strong legitimacy indicators with 11 million users, an exceptional 4.9-star rating from 84,000 reviews, and development by Full Page LLC, a company specifically focused on this functionality. The high user adoption and outstanding ratings suggest reliable performance and user satisfaction. The extension's purpose as a full-page screenshot tool is clearly defined and well-established in the market.
Concerns: The unlimitedStorage permission raises some concern as it allows the extension to store unlimited data locally, which could potentially be misused for data hoarding beyond what's necessary for screenshot functionality. While the activeTab and scripting permissions are appropriate for capturing webpage content, the combination with unlimited storage creates a scenario where large amounts of user data could be retained indefinitely. The storage permissions, while necessary for saving screenshots, lack clear boundaries on data retention.
Recommendations: This extension appears safe for general use given its excellent reputation and appropriate core permissions for its stated purpose. However, users should periodically clear the extension's stored data to prevent excessive local storage accumulation. Consider reviewing your screenshot history regularly and deleting unnecessary captures. For users handling sensitive information, running this extension in a separate Chrome profile would provide additional isolation, though this may be unnecessary for most typical use cases given the extension's strong track record.

Findings

MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: activeTab
This extension has the activeTab permission. Can access the active tab when clicking the extension icon.
MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: storage
This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.
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Medium-Risk Permission: unlimitedStorage
This extension has the unlimitedStorage permission. Can store unlimited data locally.