Anki Dictionary

The extension has a relatively small user base of only 1,000 users, which limits community validation. The 4.1 rating from 22 reviews provides minimal confidence given the small sample size. The developer "wordwise.me" appears to be associated with a language learning service, which aligns with the extension's purpose as an Anki dictionary tool. However, the lack of detailed developer information and limited adoption raises trust concerns.

The extension exhibits several red flags that justify the critical risk rating. The identity permission is particularly concerning as it can access personal authentication data, which seems unnecessary for a dictionary function. The tabs permission combined with broad content script injection across all URLs creates significant privacy and security risks. The extension can read and modify content on every website you visit, potentially capturing sensitive information like passwords, financial data, or personal communications. The host permissions to Supabase and Google Analytics suggest data collection and external transmission capabilities.

Given the critical risk level, avoid installing this extension on your primary browser profile. If you must use it, create a dedicated Chrome profile specifically for this extension and limit your browsing activities in that profile to non-sensitive websites. Consider alternative Anki dictionary extensions with more restrictive permissions or use standalone dictionary applications instead. The broad permissions far exceed what's typically necessary for dictionary functionality, making this extension unsuitable for general use.