Cryptr

Easy encryption.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-10-29
Users: 215
Rating: 4.73 (11)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2014-12-15)
Creation date: 2014-12-15
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
Size: 614.40K

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Extension summary

Easily encrypt and/or decrypt text or files with a simple and beautiful extension built for Google Chrome.

This extension is powered by CryptoJS, FileReader.js, and FileSaver.js. APIs used include chrome.storage, chrome.contextMenus, and chrome.tabs.

Overall 1st-place winner of the UofTHacks 36-hour hackathon.

Source code is available on GitHub: https://github.com/unhaltable/cryptr

Cryptr Terms of Service This terms of service relates to your use of the Cryptr Extension (“Extension”) by Cryptr Dev (“Company”). By using the Extension, you agree and consent to the terms described below. If you do not agree, you may not use the Extension.

The Company shall not and can not be required to return, produce, or make payments on any damages that claims may arise for. Potential plaintiffs agree that they may not and cannot bring any form of lawsuit against the Company for reasons arising from use of the Extension released on the Google Chrome Web Store.

Information collected about you Cryptr Dev is committed to protecting your privacy. The Extension will not collect information about you. Data is never transmitted to anybody else. All encryption/decryption is done locally.

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User reviews

Would love to have external drive encryption with this. Furthermore, they should enable offline support.
by A Google user, 2017-10-30

Works fantastic for situations where you want to have encrypting and decrypting without the context of a page.
by Eric Caron, 2016-06-14

For simple encrypting and decrypting of files, this is very handy! Just what I'm looking for
by Paul Johnston, 2013-12-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Cryptr requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Cryptr may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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