What permissions do extensions have?

What access do Chrome extensions have?

Your tabs and browsing activity: The app or extension can see the URLs and titles of websites you visit. It can also open and close tabs and windows, as well as navigate to new pages in open tabs and windows. Your physical location: The app or extension can use the current location of your computer or device.

What do browser extensions have access to?

An extension adds features and functions to a browser. It's created using familiar web-based technologies—HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It can take advantage of the same web APIs as JavaScript on a web page, but an extension also has access to its own set of JavaScript APIs.

Do Chrome extensions need admin rights?

Yes, it is possible to install Google Chrome without having local administrator rights. It installs itself into the user's "Application Data" folder. A user cannot set it as the default browser without having local admin, however.

How do you manage extension permissions?

You can change your extensions' permissions anytime.1On your computer, open Chrome .2At the top right, click Extensions .3Click More. point to "This can read and change site data."4Decide which permission to give the extension:Install and manage extensions - Chrome Web Store Help