Screen Curtain

To assist sighted users in testing web pages using a screen reader by simulating blindness..

Screen Curtain - Chrome Extension

Screen Curtain is a Chrome extension that allows sighted users to simulate blindness while using screen readers to test web pages. It provides a similar experience to the Screen Curtain mode on iPhone and iPad devices with VoiceOver.

Extension stats

By: Laurence Lewis

Users: 122

Rating: 4.00

Version: 2018.2 (Last updated: 2018-03-16)

Creation date: 2018-03-16

Permissions:

https://*/*
http://*/*
activeTab

Size: 9.87K

Email: sh*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 67,500 ▼ 1,516

Other rankings

#1339 in Accessibility ▲ 3 #24 in screenshot reader keyword 57 ▲ 1

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

Extension safety

Risk impact

Screen Curtain requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Screen Curtain. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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