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Free ChatGPT for Google Chrome - ZChatGPT

Version 1.4.4.2 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 2 hours ago

Extension Details

Developer: gptcorestudio.com
Rating: 5.0 ★ (11 ratings)
Users: 1,000

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension has a perfect 5.0 rating, which is positive, but this is based on only 11 reviews from a small user base of 1,000 users. The developer domain "gptcorestudio.com" appears to be a specialized AI tool developer, which aligns with the extension's purpose. However, the limited user base and review count make it difficult to establish strong trust indicators. The extension uses Manifest V3, which is the more secure and modern standard.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the lack of transparency in the provided technical details - no permissions, host permissions, or content scripts are listed, which makes it impossible to assess what data access or capabilities this extension actually has. For a ChatGPT integration tool, you would typically expect to see permissions for accessing web pages, making external API calls, or interacting with Google search results. The absence of this information is unusual and concerning. Additionally, the small user base means there's limited community vetting of the extension's behavior and security practices.

Recommendations:

Before installing, carefully review the actual permissions requested during installation, as these weren't provided in the analysis. Consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate any potential risks. Monitor the extension's behavior closely, especially regarding data transmission and API calls. Given the limited user base and missing technical details, consider waiting for the extension to gain more users and reviews, or look for more established alternatives with better transparency and larger user communities.

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