Can extensions read history?

Can Chrome extensions see your browsing history?

Their extension will always read my browsing history, even if obviously such permission is not needed. If that Chrome extension shows this message "Read your browsing history" -> then this Chrome extension is using "tabs" permission.

Do extensions record browser history?

This Chrome extension saves your browsing history in incognito mode for as long as you have the window open. It lets you see all the pages you've visited, as well as the tabs you've closed during your session.

Why do extensions read browsing history?

The permission warning is "Read your browsing history" because an extension with the "tabs" permission is notified of every URL visited by the user through the chrome.

Can extensions track?

These contain the tracking code, and it's safe to say that if you see those files inside of any extension, you are being spied on, or will be spied on at some point. Some extensions contain different tracking code, of course, so just because your extension doesn't have those, doesn't mean anything.