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Suspicious in code review (v4.10.3.12)

Our reviewer found behaviour consistent with malware in version 4.10.3.12, but not enough to confirm it. Treat this extension as untrusted until it has been re-reviewed.

What our analysis found

Eye Dropper, used by 1,000,000 people, is rated caution by Extension Auditor. Our code review reported 1 finding (1 medium), led by tracking. Its permissions mean it can inject scripts into pages.

Key findings

  • medium· tracking —The extension opens tracking URLs to a third-party domain () on install, update, and uninstall without user consent. This data collection is not disclosed in the Chrome Web Store listing (disclosed data collection is 'none').

The extension includes installation and update tracking to a third-party domain () without disclosure in the CWS data collection. While the core functionality of picking colors from web pages is benign, the undisclosed telemetry is a privacy concern. No other malicious behaviors were found.

Eye Dropper

Eye Dropper Chrome extension security report

ID: hmdcmlfkchdmnmnmheododdhjedfccka

Supported Languages

🇺🇸English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
4.10.3.17
Size
0.11 MB
Rating
4.3/5
Reviews
3,002
Users
1,000,000
Type
Extension
Updated
Jul 15, 2026
Category
Developer tools
Price
Free
Featured
Yes
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
Yes
This publisherTrack record
2extensions
All still listed

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted
Author
eyedropper.org
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
No
Mailbox exists
Yes
Website
Visit
Extensions
2
Active
2
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
1
Users
1,000,004

Email Change History

1 change
Jan 16, 2025
Domain changed

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Install growth

Item
Type
Severity
Description
scripting
Permission
Critical
This permission allows injection and execution of JavaScript on any webpage. Rated Critical because it can modify page content, steal sensitive data, and inject malicious code into any site the extension has access to.
activeTab
Permission
Medium
This permission grants temporary access to the current tab. Rated Medium because it can access current page content when invoked, though limited to user-initiated actions.
storage
Permission
Medium
This permission allows storing data locally in the browser. Rated Medium because it can persist sensitive user data, track user activities over time, and potentially store malicious payloads.

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About this extension

Pick colors from any website.

Read the publisher’s full description

Pick colors from any website and store them in your palettes. With just two clicks, Eye Dropper allows you to pick colors from any website without hassle. Whether you're a web developer, designer or creative professional, Eye Dropper is a great addition to your toolkit. ⭐ Key Features: 👉 Web page Picker: Easily select any color from any web page with just two clicks. Eye Dropper provides a quick and intuitive way to identify and capture colors from your favorite websites. 👉 Color Palettes: Save and organize your favorite colors with a user-friendly interface. Create palettes, organize them and ensure consistency across your projects. 👉 Color Picker: Find that color you are looking for. Adjust hues, saturation, and brightness to find the perfect shade for your needs. 👉 Hex, RGB, and More: Eye Dropper supports various color formats, including HEX, RGB, HSL and HSV. 👉 User-friendly and Lightweight: Designed with a focus on simplicity and performance, Eye Dropper works effortlessly without slowing down your browsing experience. ⭐ Why Choose Eye Dropper? 👉 Free software made with ❤️ by single developer. 👉 Eye Dropper is here to stay: In active development since 2010, also first color picking extension for Chrome. 👉 Trusted by more than million users in Chrome Store, with 2,000 positive reviews. 👉 Safe: Doesn't collect your data. Doesn't track you.

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URLs
22
IPv4
2

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Version
Size
Verdict
Findings
Permhash
4.10.3.17
Latest
0.11 MBNot scanned—
d18bf2acdb07b06b29e3480593a9fdcc5187ce0e789897f4a95733aea5c84a6f
4.10.3.15
0.11 MBNot scanned—
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4.10.3.12
0.11 MBCaution0
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4.10.3.10
0.11 MBNot scanned—
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3.3.1.8
0.11 MBNot scanned—
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2.4.2.5
0.11 MBNot scanned—
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1.4.3.2
0.11 MBNot scanned—
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1.3.6.0
0.11 MBNot scanned—
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0.5.26
0.11 MBNot scanned—
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0.5.25
0.11 MBNot scanned—
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