Web data extraction tool with an easy point-and-click interface for modern web
- By:
- Web Graph
- Rating:
- 3.90 (12)
- Version:
- 1.96.16 (Last updated: 2025-04-03)
- Creation date:
- 2021-10-25
- Permissions:
- tabs
- notifications
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- scripting
- Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
- Size:
- 2.13M
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Edge Add-on Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
Manifest V3
Ranking
# 316 ▲ 13
User reviews
Users find the Web Scraper add-on effective and stable for scraping tasks, appreciating its free availability and useful tutorials which help with learning. However, multiple users mention confusion due to its interface design and highlight the need for improved, updated documentation. There are also functionality issues, such as disappearing features and problems specifically occurring on Edge, limiting selection capabilities.
Pros
- Effective for web scraping tasks as desired
- Stable and reliable over several months
- Easy to learn with available tutorials (e.g., Bilibili tutorials by 六甲)
- Free to use and practical
- Works well across different browsers, not just Edge
Cons
- User interface is confusing and lacks good design
- Insufficient or outdated documentation and examples
- Some features have disappeared or stopped working properly
- Compatibility issues causing selection problems on Edge
Recent reviews
totally works, but adding more documentation and samples won't hurt
by dika, 2024-03-26
发现一个好用的扩展 直接商店搜索 ilink网络加速器 看高清视频速度嘎嘎快
by e38086, 2024-01-08
“Pop link” Feature options disappear!It doesn't work as well as before
by zengzhao, 2023-07-25
Extension safety
Risk impact
Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping 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
Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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