Many users dont know that they can change the permissions of their web client extensions.
Here, we will look at how you’re able to control your Google Chrome extension permissions.
What Are Extension Permissions in Chrome?
You’ll have more than likely installed at least one Chrome extension at some point.
You might have noticed the permissions message display, asking you for access to specific data.
While most permissions are understandable, others are questionable.
ClickingLearn more about site accesswill take you toGoogles support pagedetailing more information on installing and managing extensions.
Clicking onManage extensionwill take you to the extensions details page.
In the screenshot above, the Grammarly extension only has permission to read the browsing history and display notifications.
Note that extensions are deactivated in Incognito Mode by default.
To enable it, go to the extension details page and tap on the toggle in theAllow in Incognitosection.
When you install a particular extension,confirm the extension is safeby reading the permissions.
Some extensions could be malicious and dangerous.
If youre in doubt, look at the star rating and read the user reviews.
Take control of the extension and allow it to be active when you want it to be.
Does the extension need to be active on every site?
Should you have to give up your online privacy for the sake of an extension?
And just how safe are extensions?
