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No malware found

In code review (v1.46.1)

Our reviewer read version 1.46.1 — the most recent version we have reviewed — and found no malicious behaviour. The version shown here has not been individually reviewed yet.

What our analysis found

Google Vids Screen Recorder, used by 200,000 people, showed no malicious code in Extension Auditor's review. Its permissions mean it can inject scripts into pages. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in September 2026.

The extension is published by Google, with a privacy policy matching the publisher's website. Permissions (storage, scripting, webNavigation, windows) and host permissions () are consistent with a screen-recording tool integrated with Google Vids. No JavaScript source was provided for analysis, but the manifest and static files show no overtly malicious behavior. The ML model's low risk score (0.11) and the publisher's reputation (trusted Google badge, only 3% of other extensions flagged) suggest a false positive. However, without reviewing the compiled scripts, full certainty is not possible.

Google Vids Screen Recorder

Google Vids Screen Recorder

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Supported Languages

🇸🇦Arabic
🇧🇷Brazilian Portuguese
🇬🇧British English
🇨🇳Chinese (Simplified)
🇹🇼Chinese (Traditional)
🇨🇿Czech
🇩🇰Danish
🇳🇱Dutch
🇺🇸English
🇫🇮Finnish
🇫🇷French
🇩🇪German
🇮🇱Hebrew
🇮🇳Hindi
🇮🇩Indonesian
🇮🇹Italian
🇯🇵Japanese
🇰🇷Korean
🇲🇽Latin American Spanish
🇮🇳Marathi
🇳🇴Norwegian
🇵🇱Polish
🇵🇹Portuguese
🇷🇺Russian
🇪🇸Spanish
🇸🇪Swedish
🇮🇳Tamil
🇮🇳Telugu
🇹🇭Thai
🇹🇷Turkish
🇻🇳Vietnamese

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
1.64.1
Size
1.87 MB
Rating
4.4/5
Reviews
51
Users
200,000
Type
Extension
Updated
Sep 24, 2026
Category
Communication
Price
Free
Featured
No
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
Yes
Trusted
Yes
This publisherTrack record
34extensions
1 no longer listed
Scanned by Extension Auditor — Low RiskDevelopers: embed this badge to link to this report.

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted
Author
GoogleView Profile
Country
IE
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
No
Mailbox exists
Yes
Address
Gordon House Barrow Street Dublin 4 D04 E5W5 IE
Website
Visit
Extensions
34
Active
17
Obsolete
1
Listed
13
Unlisted
21
Users
4,344,728

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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.
webNavigation
Permission
High
This permission enables monitoring of all browser navigation events and transitions. Rated High because it can track every page visit, navigation method, and browsing pattern, potentially exposing sensitive browsing behavior and user activities.
Contextual Risk Factors
Risk Factor
High
The following context increases the overall risk:• 20% increase: Access to sensitive domains increases potential impact
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.
https://docs.google.com/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
Access to Sensitive Domains
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension requests access to sensitive domains: https://docs.google.com/*, https://docs.google.com/videos/*
windows
Permission
Unknown
No classification available for this permission.

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About this extension

A simple way to capture your screen and share your ideas using Google Vids.

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Stop switching between apps to record a quick update. With the Google Vids Screen Recorder, you can capture your screen and camera with a single click right from Chrome’s extensions toolbar. Whether you are creating a tutorial, walking through a new feature, or giving feedback on a project, this extension keeps you in your workflow. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT ▸ Record Anywhere: Capture high-quality video from your Chrome browser without interruption. ▸ Generous Limits: Record thorough walkthroughs or deep-dive presentations up to 30 minutes long. Record as often as you’d like! ▸ Available at no additional cost: Get professional recording tools with your personal Google account or Google Workspace subscription. ▸ Seamless Sharing and Editing: Once you’re done, preview your recording and open it instantly in Google Vids to edit and share with your team. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW IT WORKS 1. Add the Extension: Install the Google Vids Screen Recorder. 2. Pin to Access: In the Chrome extensions toolbar, click the pin next to “Google Vids Screen Recorder” to pin it for quick access. 3. Click to Start: Click on the Google Vids icon in your Chrome extensions toolbar to begin. 4. Prepare to Record: Choose whether you want to record your screen, your screen and camera, just your camera, or just audio. Ensure the correct microphone and camera (if relevant) are selected. 5. Select Screen to Capture: Choose to record your entire desktop, a specific window, or just your current tab. 6. Start Recording: Record your content. You can pause and restart as needed. 7. Preview & Edit: Review your clip immediately, and then share and copy a link to your video with one click. Jump seamlessly into Google Vids for advanced editing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PERFECT FOR EVERY WORKFLOW ▸ Product Teams: Share quick demos or document bugs in seconds. ▸ Educators: Create engaging tutorials and instructional videos for students. ▸Remote Teams: Replace long emails and meetings with quick video updates. Admin Note: Organizations can force-install and auto-pin this extension via the Google Admin console to ensure their teams have instant access to recording tools. Learn more at https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/users/access/turn-vids-on-or-off-for-users#let_users_record_their_screen.

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