7.5
Web Developer
🌐 Chrome ExtensionUnknown
Adds a toolbar button with various web developer tools.
1,000,000 usersRating: 4.5/5v3.0.1
Low Risk7.5/10
Scanned June 2, 2026
Risk Flags
Critical permission: "history" — read and modify your browsing history
Critical permission: "scripting" — inject scripts into web pages
5.3
Permissions
8.0
Developer
8.5
Data Privacy
10.0
Policy Match
Permissions (8)
Unknown permission: browsingData
browsingDataunusual
Uncommon for developer tools but not necessarily a concern
Unknown permission: contentSettings
contentSettingsunusual
Uncommon for developer tools but not necessarily a concern
Read and modify cookies for any site
cookiesacceptable
Common for developer tools — used by most tools in this category
Read and modify your browsing history
historyunusual
Not typical for developer tools — review why this is needed
Inject scripts into web pages
scriptingunusual
Not typical for developer tools — review why this is needed
Store data locally in the browser
storageexpected
Standard for developer tools — this permission is required for core functionality
Read your open tabs and navigation activity
tabsexpected
Standard for developer tools — this permission is required for core functionality
Access all websites you visit
<all_urls>acceptable
Common for developer tools — used by most tools in this category
Developer
NameNot disclosed
Verified PublisherYes
Known EntityNot recognized
Data Flows
Extension background service
Encryptedcookies, browsing_history, tab data
Privacy Policy Analysis
Policy Status
Policy found
https://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/help/
Actual Data Collection
- cookies
- browsing_history
- tab data
Policy matches observed behavior
Alternatives to Consider
Know what your tools are really doing.