Chrome pulls GoFullPage extension used by 11 million — flags it as unsafe

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GoFullPage, used by more than 11 million people, was pulled from the Chrome Web Store and disabled for some users.

The extension was flagged as violating Chrome Web Store policy, triggering an “unsafe” warning.

GoFullPage’s developer says the removal stems from a copyright issue, not a security compromise, and Google is working with the team to restore it.

Having a Chrome extension you have relied on for years suddenly red-flagged can instantly spark concerns about malware or compromised software . That exact panic hit over 11 million users this week when GoFullPage, a staple full-page screenshot utility, abruptly disappeared from the Chrome Web Store and triggered automated safety alerts across Chromium web browsers like Chrome and Brave.

Brave, for instance, is warning users that the extension may be unsafe and recommends removing it. The warning says the extension is disabled because it “violates the Web Store policy,” as shown in the screenshot below: