The short answer: “yes, and.” You can trust Google Chrome extensions because they’re reviewed by Google before being made available in the Chrome Web Store. And, it’s not a bad idea to be cautious when downloading and installing extensions that can be developed by anyone. A few tips to use Chrome extensions safely: Only install extensions from the official Chrome Web Store. Review the requested extension permissions. Read the reviews of other users before installing a new extension. Minimize the number of extensions you use.