WebScrapBook
Capture web pages to local device or backend server for future retrieval, organization, annotation, and edit.
- By:
- Danny Lin
- Rating:
- 3.97 (139)
- Version:
- 2.18.4 (Last updated: 2025-04-18)
- Version code:
- 5932889
- Creation date:
- 2017-10-21
- Permissions:
- contextMenus
- downloads
- storage
- tabs
- unlimitedStorage
- webNavigation
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
- Size:
- 547.21K
- Email:
- da*****@gmail.com
- URLs:
- Website
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Updated:
- a day ago
Manifest V2
Ranking
# 947
User reviews
Users praise WebScrapBook for its capability to save web pages accurately, including complex content and support for legacy formats. It is regarded as one of the best tools for web archiving. However, multiple users report challenges with installing and configuring the backend, especially on Linux, leading to usability issues. The extension's interface could be improved with modern features like dark mode and more intuitive text highlighting, as some find it complicated compared to older scrapbook tools.
Pros
- Effectively saves web pages in their original format, including complex scenarios like form logins.
- Highly appreciated and considered one of the best plugins for web page saving and backup.
- Provides easy and efficient methods for saving and archiving web content.
- Supports legacy formats like .maff, pleasing long-time users.
- Useful and powerful with options for advanced configuration.
Cons
- Lack of clear and straightforward installation guidance for Linux users, causing difficulties in setup.
- Dependency on backend server configuration which can confuse new users and complicate usage.
- Interface lacks features such as dark mode and intuitive text highlighting tools.
- Some users find the current usage and configuration cumbersome or less user-friendly compared to previous similar extensions.
Recent reviews
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-04-02
Very useful. 2 Feature suggestions: Dark mode UI support for the sidebar. And an easier way to highlight text, possibly similar to Raindrop extension where after highlighting text a popup right above the text shows up with color options.
by Alanyyab, 2025-03-31
by 退出中共邪教党团队避疫, 2025-02-15
Extension safety
Risk impact
WebScrapBook requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
WebScrapBook is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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