Permission Scanner

Permission Scanner helps you understand what your Chrome extensions can actually access. Most extensions request powerful permissions like “read and change data on all websites”, but these are often hard to understand. Permission Scanner translates these technical permissions into simple, human-readable explanations and assigns a transparent risk score. No more guessing. Know exactly what your extensions can do. --- 🔍 WHAT PERMISSION SCANNER DOES • Scans all installed Chrome extensions • Shows what data each extension can access • Converts permissions into plain English • Assigns a clear privacy risk score (0–100) • Highlights high-risk permissions instantly • Explains why an extension is considered risky --- 🛡️ UNDERSTAND EXTENSION PERMISSIONS Permission Scanner breaks down complex permissions like: • “Read and change data on all websites” • “Access your browsing history” • “Manage your downloads” • “Access cookies and session data” Into simple explanations so you can make informed decisions. --- ⚡ SIMPLE RISK SCORE Each extension gets a risk score based on: • Type of permissions requested • Level of website access • Sensitive capabilities (cookies, history, etc.) • Combination of high-risk permissions No black box. The score is transparent and easy to understand. --- 🚀 FAST, LIGHTWEIGHT & PRIVATE • Runs entirely in your browser • No data is sent to any server • No tracking or analytics • Minimal and fast UI Your data stays with you. --- 🎯 WHY USE PERMISSION SCANNER? Most users install extensions without realizing how much access they grant. Permission Scanner helps you: • Identify risky extensions • Understand privacy impact • Clean up unnecessary extensions • Stay in control of your browser --- 🔒 IMPORTANT NOTE Permission Scanner does not label extensions as malicious or unsafe. It simply explains the level of access and potential privacy impact based on declared permissions, so you can decide what is acceptable for you. --- 💡 PERFECT FOR • Privacy-conscious users • Developers auditing their extensions • Anyone who installs Chrome extensions regularly • Users who want more transparency --- Start using Permission Scanner today and take control of your browser privacy.