Extension Details
Context-Aware Verdict
The extension has a solid user base of 100,000 users and maintains a good rating of 4.4/5 stars from 334 reviews, suggesting legitimate functionality and user satisfaction. The name "Print Edit WE" clearly indicates its purpose as a printing and editing tool for web pages, which aligns with the requested permissions for manipulating page content.
The extension requests extensive permissions that create significant privacy and security risks. The combination of tabs, webNavigation, and <all_urls> host permissions allows comprehensive tracking of your browsing activity across all websites. The pageCapture permission enables taking screenshots of any webpage you visit. While these permissions may be necessary for print editing functionality, they also create opportunities for data collection, browsing surveillance, and potential misuse. The scripting permission allows code injection into any website, which could be exploited maliciously.
Given the high-risk permission set, consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile dedicated to printing tasks only. This isolates the extension's broad access from your regular browsing activities. Alternatively, evaluate whether you truly need advanced print editing features or if Chrome's built-in print options suffice for your needs. If you must use this extension, regularly review its behavior and consider disabling it when not actively needed for printing tasks.
Findings
Security Analysis Details
Required Permissions:
- tabs
- webNavigation
- declarativeNetRequest
- pageCapture
- contextMenus
- scripting
- notifications
- storage
Host Permissions:
- <all_urls>
Embedded URLs (6 total):
| http://www.gnu.org/licenses/ | https://addons.mozilla.org | |
| https://support.mozilla.org | https://chrome.google.com/webstore | |
| http://www.gnu.org/licenses/. | https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx |
Raw Manifest
{ "name": "Print Edit WE", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png", "64": "icon64.png", "128": "icon128-96.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icon16.png" }, "default_title": "Print Edit WE" }, "version": "31.3", "commands": { "printpreview": { "description": "Print Preview", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+P" } }, "_execute_action": { "description": "Print Edit", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+P" } } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "Edit web pages prior to printing. Delete, hide and format elements. Edit text. Remove adverts and sidebars.", "permissions": [ "tabs", "webNavigation", "declarativeNetRequest", "pageCapture", "contextMenus", "scripting", "notifications", "storage" ], "host_permissions": [ "<all_urls>" ], "manifest_version": 3, "minimum_chrome_version": "88" }
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