{"id":23205,"date":"2023-04-01T21:37:38","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T16:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=23205"},"modified":"2023-04-01T21:37:38","modified_gmt":"2023-04-01T16:07:38","slug":"check-if-chrome-extensions-are-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/23205\/check-if-chrome-extensions-are-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Check if Your Chrome Extensions Are Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Google Chrome&#8217;s Web Store is home to thousands of great and helpful extensions. But it has its fair share of bad apples. There are many malicious and harmful extensions available that can take over your browser and steal your data. And it&#8217;s not easy to say which extension is harmful or not at first glance. So in this article, we will discuss eight methods to help you check if your Chrome extensions are safe.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23263\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-13.jpg\" alt=\"Check-Chrome-Extension-Safety\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-13.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-13-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-13-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-13-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-65c33b5fab103\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/23205\/check-if-chrome-extensions-are-safe\/#Method_1-_Only_Use_Trusted_Stores\" title=\"Method 1- Only Use Trusted Stores\">Method 1- Only Use Trusted Stores<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/23205\/check-if-chrome-extensions-are-safe\/#Method_2-_Check_the_Last_Updated_Date\" title=\"Method 2- Check the Last Updated Date\">Method 2- Check the Last Updated Date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/23205\/check-if-chrome-extensions-are-safe\/#Method_3-_Check_Overview_and_Privacy_Practices\" title=\"Method 3- Check Overview and Privacy Practices\">Method 3- Check Overview and Privacy Practices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/23205\/check-if-chrome-extensions-are-safe\/#Method_4-_Read_the_User_Reviews\" title=\"Method 4- Read the User Reviews\">Method 4- Read the User Reviews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/23205\/check-if-chrome-extensions-are-safe\/#Method_5-_Look_Up_Developers_Website\" title=\"Method 5- Look Up Developer&#8217;s Website\">Method 5- Look Up Developer&#8217;s Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/23205\/check-if-chrome-extensions-are-safe\/#Method_6-_Use_an_AntiVirus_Software\" title=\"Method 6- Use an AntiVirus Software\">Method 6- Use an AntiVirus Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/23205\/check-if-chrome-extensions-are-safe\/#Method_7-_Download_Chrome_Extension_Source_Viewer\" title=\"Method 7- Download Chrome Extension Source Viewer\">Method 7- Download Chrome Extension Source Viewer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/23205\/check-if-chrome-extensions-are-safe\/#Method_8-_Install_Extensions_in_a_Separate_Browser\" title=\"Method 8- Install Extensions in a Separate Browser\">Method 8- Install Extensions in a Separate Browser<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/23205\/check-if-chrome-extensions-are-safe\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_If_Your_Chrome_Extensions_Are_Safe\"><\/span>How to Check If Your Chrome Extensions Are Safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no easy method to say if an extension is safe. Even though Google has put up multiple safety checks, some malicious extensions still manage to make their way to the Chrome Web Store. This is why we have curated a list of methods to help you check if an extension is genuine and safe to download on your browser. Let us take a look.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Only_Use_Trusted_Stores\"><\/span>Method 1- Only Use Trusted Stores<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you use Google Chrome or other Chromium-based browsers like Microsoft Edge or Brave then we recommend you <strong>only use Chrome Web Store<\/strong> for downloading extensions. It is among the biggest online storefronts for browser extensions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23258\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-1.jpg\" alt=\"Use-Chrome-Web-Store\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-1.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-1-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But more importantly, extensions have to go through various safety checks before being available on the Chrome Web Store which adds a layer of security. <strong>Edge users can also use the Microsoft Add-ons store.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-_Check_the_Last_Updated_Date\"><\/span>Method 2- Check the Last Updated Date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Developers often release new and latest versions of their extensions to fix bugs and issues. This is normally not true with malicious extensions, as they don&#8217;t get updates after release.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23257\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-2.jpg\" alt=\"Check-Extension-Update-Date\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-2.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-2-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is why you should <strong>check for the last updated date of the extension<\/strong>. It is available in the Additional Information section. This will help you check if it has received any updates recently. In case the extension hasn&#8217;t been updated in years, then it is best to leave it alone.<\/p>\n<p>But again, a long-left extension doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean evil. It could also be a genuine extension abandoned by their developers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3-_Check_Overview_and_Privacy_Practices\"><\/span>Method 3- Check Overview and Privacy Practices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before installing the extension, you should <strong>always read its overview<\/strong>. Harmful extensions often contain poorly written descriptions. So if the description contains grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, or poorly written English, then it is a clear indication that the extension is not safe to install.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23256\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-3.jpg\" alt=\"Check-Extension-Overview\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-3.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-3-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We recommend that you also glance at the <strong>Privacy Practices<\/strong> tab. It shows you which data the extension might or might not collect after installation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23255\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-4.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-4-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4-_Read_the_User_Reviews\"><\/span>Method 4- Read the User Reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>User reviews will help you learn what is the average experience of the user after using the extension. If you notice that a majority of users are leaving negative reviews, then don&#8217;t install the extension.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23254\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-5.jpg\" alt=\"Read-Extension-Reviews\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-5.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-5-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But these days, scammers use bots to write good reviews, so we recommend that you <strong>sort by Helpful<\/strong> on the Chrome Web Store to get the reviews of real users.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23253\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-6.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-6-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-6-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-6-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ad-even\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5-_Look_Up_Developers_Website\"><\/span>Method 5- Look Up Developer&#8217;s Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A little background check never hurts anyone. Well-known developers like to feature the extensions and other projects they have worked on. Their <strong>website will be linked with the extension<\/strong> in the Chrome Web Store.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23252\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-8.jpg\" alt=\"Check-Extension-Developer-Website\" width=\"1604\" height=\"906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-8.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-8-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-8-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-8-1536x868.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If they are an indie developer, then they might link you to the GitHub page, which is fine. Just make sure that they are credible and have worked on other projects before. If their website doesn&#8217;t mention anything about their previous projects, then move on and find another similar extension.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_6-_Use_an_AntiVirus_Software\"><\/span>Method 6- Use an AntiVirus Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best way to protect your system against malicious extensions is to get competent antivirus software. Windows devices already have the Windows Defender tool, but you can download another software for better security.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23261\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-12.jpg\" alt=\"Install-Antivirus-Chrome\" width=\"1604\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-12.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-12-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-12-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-12-1536x867.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We recommend that you don&#8217;t go installing AntiVirus extensions from the Chrome Web Store. This is because most of them are harmful themselves and might cause your system to slow down and even freeze.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_7-_Download_Chrome_Extension_Source_Viewer\"><\/span>Method 7- Download Chrome Extension Source Viewer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Users who understand programming and are willing to go through the source code can use <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/chrome-extension-source-v\/jifpbeccnghkjeaalbbjmodiffmgedin\/related?hl=en-GB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Chrome Extension Source Viewer<\/strong><\/a>. It is an extension that lets you download the files and source code of an extension without having to download it in the first place.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23251\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-9.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-9-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All the files and assets can be downloaded as a zip file. One can then go through the contents and identify any irregularities. Although it might seem like a lot of work for an extension, it is nothing when compared to the safety you get.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_8-_Install_Extensions_in_a_Separate_Browser\"><\/span>Method 8- Install Extensions in a Separate Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One last trick that you can use is to download a separate web browser like Chrome Beta, or Brave. Firefox users can install it, or if you are a Firefox user then you can install Firefox Dev. Make sure that you don&#8217;t sync any of your data like bookmarks or passwords to the new browser.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23260\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-11.jpg\" alt=\"Download-Seperate-Browser\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-11.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-11-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-11-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chrome-Extensions-Safety-Check-11-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can use this browser as a test space before installing extensions to your main browser. You can download and try out extensions, and check if they are working properly or not. It will help safe keep your important data as the extension will not have access to it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is how you can check and verify if the Chrome extensions you have installed or plan to download is safe or not. I hope you learned something new and will now stay more cautious before installing new extensions on your browser. 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