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No malware found

In code review (v8.5.0)

Our reviewer read version 8.5.0 — 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

Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App, used by 80,000 people, showed no malicious code in Extension Auditor's review. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in August 2026.

The extension is a legitimate screen recorder and screenshot tool. All network requests are to the publisher's own servers (,) or to Segment for analytics, which is disclosed in the privacy policy. The permissions (scripting, all_urls, offscreen, etc.) are essential for capturing, recording, and sharing content across websites. No unauthorized data exfiltration, code injection, or malicious behavior was found.

Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App

Zight Screen Recorder, Screenshot App Chrome extension security report

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Supported Languages

🇺🇸US English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
8.8.2
Size
2.25 MB
Rating
4.5/5
Reviews
493
Users
80,000
Type
Extension
Updated
Aug 27, 2026
Category
Communication
Price
Free
Featured
Yes
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
Yes
This publisherTrack record
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted
Author
Zight, Inc
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
Yes
Mailbox exists
Yes
Extensions
1
Active
1
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Users
80,000

Email Change History

1 change
Aug 14, 2024
Domain changed

Screenshots & videos

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Install growth

Item
Type
Severity
Description
<all_urls>
Permission
Critical
This permission grants access to all websites without restriction. Rated High because it can access any web content, monitor all web activity, and potentially steal sensitive data across all sites.
tabCapture
Permission
High
This permission captures content and audio from browser tabs. Rated High because it can record sensitive web content, capture form input, and monitor user interactions.
desktopCapture
Permission
High
This permission captures content from your desktop screens. Rated High because it can record sensitive information from any window, capture passwords, and monitor user activity.
clipboardWrite
Permission
High
This permission allows modification of clipboard content. Rated High because it can inject malicious content into the clipboard, modify copied passwords, and manipulate copied data.
Contextual Risk Factors
Risk Factor
High
The following context increases the overall risk:• 10% increase: Early script execution enables pre-emptive content manipulation• 15% increase: Older manifest version lacks modern security controls
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.
unlimitedStorage
Permission
Medium
This permission removes storage quota restrictions. Rated Medium because it can store large amounts of user data without limits, potentially impacting browser performance and storing extensive tracking data.
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.
Early Content Script Execution
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension runs content scripts at document_start.
Older Manifest Version
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension uses Manifest Version 2
notifications
Permission
Low
This permission displays system notifications. Rated Low because it can only show user-visible notifications without accessing system data.

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About this extension

The best screen recorder for Chrome. Capture your screen, webcam, and instantly share videos and screenshots in seconds.

Read the publisher’s full description

The Ultimate Screen Recorder, Screenshot Tool, and GIF Maker for Chrome Capture your screen, webcam, annotate, and instantly share videos and screenshots in seconds. 🚀 Top 10 Reasons to Choose Zight: 1️⃣ Trusted by Over 4 Million Users Worldwide 🌍 2️⃣ Screen Recording and Screenshot Capture All-in-One 📷🎥 3️⃣ Instant Sharing with Shortlink URLs 🔗 4️⃣ Annotate Screenshots and Recordings Easily ✏️ 5️⃣ Capture Screen, Voice, and Webcam Together 🎤📹 6️⃣ Integrates Seamlessly with Your Favorite Apps 🤝 7️⃣ High-Quality HD Video Recording 🖥️ 8️⃣ Secure Sharing with Public or Private Links 🔒 9️⃣ Boost Productivity with Visual Communication ⚡ 🔟 Fast, Easy to Use, and No Ads 😊 Features: 🎥 Screen Recording • Record • Capture your screen, webcam, and voice simultaneously. • Record your desktop, a specific window, or just your webcam. • Instant Sharing • Get a shareable link immediately after recording. • Easily share recordings to Slack, Gmail, Jira, Asana, and more. • Edit & Trim Your Videos 📸 Screenshot Capture • Capture Screenshots • Capture your entire screen or select specific areas. • Annotate Screenshots • Add text, arrows, lines, shapes, and emojis. • Highlight important parts or blur sensitive information. • Resize or crop screenshots as needed. • Save & Share • Instantly share with a shortlink URL. • Copy screenshots directly for quick pasting. ✏️ Annotation Tools • Markup Made Easy • Annotate screenshots and recordings with a variety of tools. • Use drawing tools like lines, arrows, shapes, and freehand drawing. • Customize colors and text to get your point across faster. 🌐 Instant Sharing • Share Anywhere • Share your content with a simple URL. • Paste links directly into your favorite tools. • Privacy Controls • Set your shared content to public or private. • Password-protect your files for added security. • Embed & Preview • Embed files on blogs, forums, or websites. • Rich thumbnail previews in apps like Gmail. 🏃‍♂️Helpful Shortcuts • Alt + Shift + V: Capture and upload visible area • Alt + Shift + F: Capture entire page • Alt + Shift + L: Capture video ✨ Zight AI • Smart Actions turn a video into a detailed step-by-step guide, an SOP, FAQ, or bug report • Automatic Transcription and Captioning: AI generates accurate transcriptions and captions for all your videos, enhancing accessibility and clarity. • Smart Titles: Let AI craft engaging, context-aware titles for your recordings, eliminating generic file names. • Smart Summaries: Provide viewers with instant, insightful summaries that capture the key points of your videos. • Searchable Video Content: AI indexes your video content, making it searchable by keywords and phrases. • Multi-Language Support: Transcribe and caption content in over 50 languages, expanding your global reach effortlessly. • Smart Chapters create chapters and summaries to make video insights easy to locate. Get Started for Free Sign up with no credit card required. Zight offers Free and Paid Plans to suit your needs. Zight for Teams, Business, and Enterprise • Single Sign-On • Custom Branding • Add your logo to download pages. • Custom Domains • Use your own domain for shared links. • Enhanced Security • Password-protect your files. • Embed Anywhere • Share files on blogs, forums, or websites. Learn more at: https://www.zight.com/enterprise/ Testimonials: “Zight is a key part of my day-to-day work life! It is the fastest way to share, period.” — Maxime Prades, Director of Product, Zendesk “We use Zight primarily for handling feedback. We’re big advocates of the ‘show, don’t tell’ principle, and Zight helps us achieve that.” — Geoffrey Keating, Content Marketer, Intercom Connect With Us: • X: @zightapp • LinkedIn: Zight on LinkedIn • Website: https://www.zight.com/screen-recorder/

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IPv4
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Version
Size
Verdict
Findings
Permhash
8.8.2
Latest
2.25 MBNot scanned—
1fb17772eb4c203709dff09014b9762616de9d8044f1ea73aef60d12cd1fae4f
8.8.0
2.25 MBNot scanned—
db51cef912f133ad1d6b70e7617a8fdd54c5891edd919a31d39881a1b3f1c7a1
8.7.3
2.25 MBNot scanned—
db51cef912f133ad1d6b70e7617a8fdd54c5891edd919a31d39881a1b3f1c7a1
8.5.0
2.07 MBNo malware found0
db51cef912f133ad1d6b70e7617a8fdd54c5891edd919a31d39881a1b3f1c7a1
8.4.0
2.11 MBNot scanned—
db51cef912f133ad1d6b70e7617a8fdd54c5891edd919a31d39881a1b3f1c7a1
8.1
0.68 MBNot scanned—
856dbecf9e84659da77b5f66f5f7e79b721f5840e309555a12ed7b5ace8073d1
8.0.1
0.67 MBNot scanned—
3c7f2e6c34844b7e155b94f34b9b31ff6336d4df0807e10a95752747e9cf157d
8.0
0.67 MBNot scanned—
3c7f2e6c34844b7e155b94f34b9b31ff6336d4df0807e10a95752747e9cf157d
5.8.0
1.58 MBNot scanned—
686641d2c738c8bd4eed47a138d12de096b2f49341b3ae3bc4ae61ac211a10dc
5.7.29
1.71 MBNot scanned—
686641d2c738c8bd4eed47a138d12de096b2f49341b3ae3bc4ae61ac211a10dc
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