How to know if permissions are safe to request in your Chrome Extension @ChromeDevs
How to know if permissions are safe to request in your Chrome Extension  @ChromeDevs
Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how Chrome handles permission updates for extensions, a crucial aspect for maintaining user trust and ensuring smooth deployments. Oliver shares the mechanics behind permissions and how you can test an update to see what impact it will have on your users.

Resources:
Permissions list → https://goo.gle/48MkdDb
Extension Update Testing Tool → https://goo.gle/4pLjat6

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:34 - What are permissions?
2:11 - How multiple permission warnings interact
3:03 - Demo
4:30 - Conclusion

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Speaker: Oliver Dunk
Products Mentioned: Chrome, Chrome Extensions
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How to know if permissions are safe to request in your Chrome Extension

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