7.6
Perplexity - AI Companion
🌐 Chrome ExtensionUnknown
Ask anything while you browse
400,000 usersRating: 3.8/5v1.0.21
Low Risk7.6/10
Scanned June 1, 2026
Risk Flags
Inject scripts into web pages
5 safer alternatives available
5.4
Permissions
6.0
Developer
10.0
Data Privacy
10.0
Policy Match
Permissions (4)
Access the currently active tab when you click the extension
activeTabexpected
Standard for AI assistants — this permission is required for core functionality
Inject scripts into web pages
scriptingunusual
Not typical for AI assistants — review why this is needed
Access data on www.perplexity.ai
https://www.perplexity.ai/unusual
Uncommon for AI assistants but not necessarily a concern
Unknown permission: wss://www.perplexity.ai/
wss://www.perplexity.ai/unusual
Uncommon for AI assistants but not necessarily a concern
Developer
NameNot disclosed
Verified PublisherYes
Known EntityNot recognized
Data Flows
Extension background service
Encrypted
Privacy Policy Analysis
Policy Status
Policy found
https://myaccount.google.com/privacypolicy?hl=en-US
Policy matches observed behavior
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