Version 1.50.0 View in Chrome Web Store
The extension comes from Inline Manual Ltd, which appears to be a legitimate company specializing in user onboarding and help documentation tools. The 4.4-star rating from 17 reviews suggests positive user experiences, though the review count is relatively small. The extension has 1,000 users, indicating moderate adoption within its niche market. As an authoring tool for creating inline manuals and user guides, the extension serves a specific business purpose that aligns with the developer's known expertise.
The primary concern is the limited user base of only 1,000 installations, which provides less community validation compared to more widely adopted extensions. The small number of reviews (17) makes it harder to assess long-term reliability and user satisfaction trends. Without visible permissions listed, it's difficult to evaluate if the extension requests appropriate access levels for its functionality.
Given the minimal risk assessment and lack of security findings, this extension appears safe for general use. However, due to the smaller user base, consider monitoring the extension's behavior after installation. If you're working with sensitive business documentation or proprietary content, you might want to test the extension in a separate Chrome profile initially to ensure it meets your security requirements. The extension seems appropriate for its intended purpose of creating user guides and documentation.
| https://authoring-tool.inlinemanual.com | https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx |
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