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Translate and Save - LangBrowser

Version 0.2.0 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: 13 days ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Rating: 4.3 ★ (3 ratings)
Users: 224

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension has very limited adoption with only 224 users and just 3 ratings, making it difficult to assess community trust. The 4.3 rating is positive but based on minimal feedback. The lack of developer information and company details raises transparency concerns. The extension appears to be in early development (version 0.2.0), suggesting it may not be fully mature or thoroughly tested.

Concerns:

The combination of storage and unlimitedStorage permissions is concerning for a translation tool, as it could potentially store large amounts of user data indefinitely without clear data handling policies. The activeTab permission allows access to sensitive page content during translation, which could include personal information, passwords, or confidential data. The scripting permission enables code injection into web pages, creating potential security risks. Host permissions for Glosbe.com and YouTube suggest data may be transmitted to external services, but without clear privacy policies, users cannot assess how their translated content is handled.

Recommendations:

Consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate potential risks from your main browsing data. Given the low user base and lack of developer transparency, monitor the extension closely for unusual behavior. Review what data you're translating through the extension and avoid using it on pages containing sensitive information. Consider using more established translation extensions with better track records and clearer privacy policies for important translation tasks.

Findings

MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: activeTab
This extension has the activeTab permission. Can access the active tab when clicking the extension icon.
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Medium-Risk Permission: contextMenus
This extension has the contextMenus permission. Can add items to the context menu.
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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.