Is Twitter Screenshot – Capture Tweets from X safe to use?

Twitter Screenshot – Capture Tweets from X has a security risk score of 48.57/100 (MEDIUM risk). Our security analysis detected 60 findings. Review the detailed security assessment below to understand the specific risks before installation.

What are the security risks of Twitter Screenshot – Capture Tweets from X?

Based on our automated security analysis, Twitter Screenshot – Capture Tweets from X presents medium risk level. The extension is analyzed for malware patterns, secret exposure, network communications, permissions, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

How is the security score calculated?

Risky Plugins calculates security scores using weighted categories: severity of findings (25 points max), malware detections (35 points), secret exposure (28 points), network communications (10 points), and obfuscation (10 points). Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores indicating greater risk.

What does CRITICAL, HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW, MINIMAL risk mean?

CRITICAL (80-100): Severe security issues like malware. HIGH (60-79): Significant vulnerabilities. MEDIUM (40-59): Moderate security concerns. LOW (20-39): Minor issues. MINIMAL (0-19): Very low risk. Always review findings before installing any extension.

Is "Twitter Screenshot – Capture Tweets from X" on Chrome Web Store Safe to Install?

[email protected] · chrome · v1.1.0

Take high-quality screenshots of tweets from X (formerly Twitter) with one click. X Screenshot is a fast, lightweight Twitter screenshot extension that lets you capture tweets and save Twitter posts as clean, high-resolution images instantly. X Screenshot adds a simple camera button directly to every tweet on X.com, allowing you to take a tweet screenshot without cropping, editing, or opening external tools. All screenshots preserve the original Twitter design and layout, making them perfect for sharing, archiving, or publishing. 🚀 Key Features 📸 One-Click Tweet Screenshot Instantly capture any tweet as an image with a single click. A camera icon appears on every tweet for quick access. 🖼 High-Quality & Retina-Ready Images Screenshots are captured at full device pixel ratio so text, images, and UI elements remain sharp and readable. 📋 Auto Save & Copy to Clipboard Automatically downloads the tweet image and copies it to your clipboard, making it easy to paste into Slack, Discord, Figma, Notion, Photoshop, or documents. 🧠 Smart File Naming Screenshots are automatically named using the tweet author’s handle and timestamp (for example: @username_2024-01-01.png) to keep your files organized. ⚡ Fast & Lightweight Runs instantly with no page reloads, no delays, and no impact on browsing performance. 🔒 Privacy-First Twitter Screenshot Extension • No data collection • No tracking or analytics • No external servers • All processing happens locally in your browser 💡 Perfect For • Sharing tweet screenshots on Instagram, LinkedIn, or presentations • Saving tweets as images for research, evidence, or archives • Creating clean visuals for newsletters, blogs, and social posts • Creators, marketers, journalists, and researchers X Screenshot works seamlessly with the latest X.com layout and supports Light, Dim, and Dark themes while preserving the original tweet appearance. If you’re looking for a simple, private, and reliable way to take tweet screenshots and save tweets as images, X Screenshot is the fastest Twitter screenshot extension for the job. Note: This extension is not affiliated with X Corp.

Risk Assessment

Analyzed

48.57

out of 100

MEDIUM

60 security findings detected across all analyzers

Chrome extension requesting 4 permissions

Severity Breakdown

Critical

High

Medium

Low

Info

Finding Categories

Malware Signatures

Network

IoC Indicators

YARA Rules Matched

5 rules(8 hits)

postinstall file manipulation postinstall network communication postinstall file download postinstall system command postinstall crypto operations

Requested Permissions

4 permissions

<all_urls>

Access and modify data on every website you visit

Dangerous

activeTab

Medium

clipboardWrite

Low

storage

Low

About This Extension

Detailed Findings

9 total

YARA Rule Matches

5 rules

Indicators of Compromise

Network indicators, suspicious strings, and potential IoCs extracted during analysis

URLs

IP Addresses

Domains

Strings

All Indicators · 47

Domain

detected Domain: closebtn.style

XIOC detected Domain: closebtn.style

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: link.download

XIOC detected Domain: link.download

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URL

detected URL: https://twitter.com/*

XIOC detected URL: https://twitter.com/*

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URL

detected URL: https://x.com/*

XIOC detected URL: https://x.com/*

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/neocortex

XIOC detected URL: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/neocortex

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: https://cdn.buymeacoffee.com/buttons/v2/default-violet.png

XIOC detected URL: https://cdn.buymeacoffee.com/buttons/v2/default-violet.png

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: https://chromewebstore.google.com/publisher/neo-cortex-llc/u796c2dce8d71eb1062cca209ec50db80

XIOC detected URL: https://chromewebstore.google.com/publisher/neo-cortex-llc/u796c2dce8d71eb1062cca209ec50db80

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink

XIOC detected URL: http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#

XIOC detected URL: http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/photoshop/1.0/

XIOC detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/photoshop/1.0/

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: http://iptc.org/std/Iptc4xmpExt/2008-02-29/

XIOC detected URL: http://iptc.org/std/Iptc4xmpExt/2008-02-29/

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: ns.adobe.com

XIOC detected Domain: ns.adobe.com

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia

XIOC detected URL: http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx

XIOC detected URL: https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: cwslink.target

XIOC detected Domain: cwslink.target

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: cwslink.style

XIOC detected Domain: cwslink.style

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: cwsicon.style

XIOC detected Domain: cwsicon.style

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: cwstextcontainer.style

XIOC detected Domain: cwstextcontainer.style

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: cwssmall.style

XIOC detected Domain: cwssmall.style

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: cwslarge.style

XIOC detected Domain: cwslarge.style

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: http://www.w3.org/2000/svg

XIOC detected URL: http://www.w3.org/2000/svg

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: container.style

XIOC detected Domain: container.style

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: toast.style

XIOC detected Domain: toast.style

extracted_from_files

detected IP: ::

XIOC detected IP: ::

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: text.style

XIOC detected Domain: text.style

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: bmclink.target

XIOC detected Domain: bmclink.target

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: bmcimg.style

XIOC detected Domain: bmcimg.style

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: cwstext.style

XIOC detected Domain: cwstext.style

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: twitter.com

XIOC detected Domain: twitter.com

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: x.com

XIOC detected Domain: x.com

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: www.buymeacoffee.com

XIOC detected Domain: www.buymeacoffee.com

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: cdn.buymeacoffee.com

XIOC detected Domain: cdn.buymeacoffee.com

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: chromewebstore.google.com

XIOC detected Domain: chromewebstore.google.com

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: p.ad

XIOC detected Domain: p.ad

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: container.id

XIOC detected Domain: container.id

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: link.click

XIOC detected Domain: link.click

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: www.w3.org

XIOC detected Domain: www.w3.org

extracted_from_files

detected Domain: iptc.org

XIOC detected Domain: iptc.org

extracted_from_files

detected Domain: cv.iptc.org

XIOC detected Domain: cv.iptc.org

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: www.svgrepo.com

XIOC detected Domain: www.svgrepo.com

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: clients2.google.com

XIOC detected Domain: clients2.google.com

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: sender.tab.id

XIOC detected Domain: sender.tab.id

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: btn.style

XIOC detected Domain: btn.style

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: icon.style

XIOC detected Domain: icon.style

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: overlay.style

XIOC detected Domain: overlay.style

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: overlay.style.top

XIOC detected Domain: overlay.style.top

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: date.now

XIOC detected Domain: date.now

extracted_from_files

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Twitter Screenshot – Capture Tweets from X is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 1.1.0 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 48.57/100 (MEDIUM risk) based on 60 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents moderate security risk. Several findings were detected that may warrant attention. Users should carefully review the permissions and findings before installation.

Findings Breakdown

High: 8 finding(s)
Medium: 52 finding(s)

What Was Analyzed

The security assessment covers multiple analysis categories:

Malware Detection: YARA rule matching against 2,400+ malware signatures
Secret Detection: Scanning for exposed API keys, tokens, and credentials
Static Analysis: Code-level security analysis for common vulnerability patterns
Network Analysis: Detection of suspicious network communications and endpoints
Obfuscation Detection: Identification of code obfuscation techniques

Developer Information

Twitter Screenshot – Capture Tweets from X is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 269 users.

Recommendation

Exercise caution with this extension. Review the detailed findings and ensure the requested permissions align with the extension's stated functionality before installation.

Source Code Viewer

Source Code Not Available

Source code is not available for this version of the extension.

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YARA Rule Matches

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