SideStep extension
Security at a glance
Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.
See the full security reportChrome listing ID: emkbogilfhhcmefpoljioakiidoglnld
Permissions (4)
- Store local data
- Access current tab
- Use side panel
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Frequently asked questions
Is SideStep safe to use?
Our latest automated scan rates the Chrome listing of SideStep at 69/100 (some risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number. This is an automated estimate, not a guarantee of safety.
What permissions does SideStep require?
SideStep requests 4 permissions. The most significant: Store local data, Access current tab, Use side panel. See the full breakdown in the security report.
Who develops SideStep?
SideStep is published by eric. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.
What this assessment covers
- Store listing
- Chrome
- Checked version
- 1.0.0
- Current listed version
- 1.0.0
- Scan date (UTC)
- Assessment status
- Completed
Recorded findings: 1 critical and 14 high severity. Read the finding details before interpreting the score; automated flags are not proof of malicious behaviour.
Automated analysis looks for suspicious code, permissions and other risk signals. It does not observe every runtime behaviour or independently audit the publisher’s servers. A low-risk result is not a guarantee of safety. How our checks work.