Mono Audio

The extension has a perfect 5.0 rating but only 6 reviews, which is insufficient to establish reliability. With only 759 users, it lacks widespread adoption that would indicate community trust. The absence of author and developer information raises significant transparency concerns, making it impossible to verify the creator's reputation or contact them for support.

The extension's permissions are severely excessive for a simple mono audio converter. The combination of broad host permissions (<all_urls>) and content script injection capabilities creates a dangerous attack surface that could be exploited for data theft, credential harvesting, or malicious website modifications. The tabs permission allows manipulation of browser tabs, which is unnecessary for audio processing. The storage permission, while less concerning, could be used to persist stolen data. Most critically, there's no legitimate reason why an audio utility would need to access and modify content on every website you visit.

Given the high risk profile, avoid installing this extension entirely. If mono audio functionality is essential, seek alternatives from established developers with transparent contact information and appropriate permissions. If you must use this extension, run it in a completely isolated Chrome profile with no access to sensitive accounts or data. Consider using browser-level accessibility features or operating system audio settings as safer alternatives for mono audio conversion.