Understanding the Permissions Required by the Wireframeit Browser Extension

Wireframeit simplifies wireframing by transforming any live website into a fully customizable wireframe directly in your browser. To ensure its robust functionality, the Wireframeit browser extension requires certain permissions during installation. While these permissions might seem complex at first glance, each is essential to its core features.

In this article, we’ll break down the permissions the Wireframeit extension requests, explain why they’re necessary, and detail how your privacy remains protected.

Why Does The Wireframeit Extension Need Permissions?

When installing our browser extension, you’ll be prompted to allow the following permissions:

• Read and change all your data on all websites.
• Manage your downloads.

Let’s examine these permissions and their purpose in detail.

1. Read and Change All Your Data on All Websites

This permission allows Wireframeit to analyze the structure of any website and apply temporary modifications during the wireframing process. For example:

• Hide elements like text, images, or icons.
• Transform visual elements into blocks or scribbles.
• Display Blueprint Mode for a detailed view of page containers.

👉 Important: Wireframeit processes only the visible webpage structure. It does not access, store, or share any browsing data beyond what’s necessary for wireframing.

2. Manage Your Downloads

This permission is required to enable exporting wireframes as SVG files. By managing your downloads, Wireframeit allows you to save wireframes locally, making it easy to share and store your designs.

A Full Breakdown of Wireframeit's Permissions

Wireframeit requires several additional permissions to deliver a seamless user experience. Here’s what each permission does:

1. Storage

Wireframeit uses storage to save your customization settings locally in your browser. This ensures that:

• Your preferences (e.g., hidden elements or color changes) are retained across sessions.
• Your workflow remains uninterrupted without manual reconfiguration.

2. ActiveTab

The ActiveTab permission lets Wireframeit analyze the content of your current tab. It’s essential for transforming live websites into wireframes while leaving other tabs untouched.

3. Downloads

As mentioned earlier, this permission supports the export feature, enabling you to download wireframes in SVG format with a single click.

4. ContextMenus

This permission integrates Wireframeit into your browser’s right-click menu. By right-clicking on any webpage, you can instantly:

• Access the wireframe generator.
• Hide or customize elements directly.

5. Host Permissions

Host permissions allow Wireframeit to function universally across all websites, ensuring flexibility regardless of the website you’re working on. This is critical for users who need to wireframe diverse layouts.

Privacy and Security: Built Into Wireframeit

Wireframeit takes your privacy seriously. Here’s how the extension maintains a secure and trustworthy environment:

• Minimal Data Processing: Only the active webpage’s layout is processed, and no browsing history or personal data is stored.
• No Data Transmission: All data processing occurs locally in your browser. Nothing is shared with external servers.
• Permission Transparency: Wireframeit requests only the permissions needed to provide its features.

For more information, refer to our Privacy Policy.

Why Are Host Permissions Necessary?

Host permissions ensure Wireframeit’s compatibility with any website, enabling seamless wireframing across platforms. While this may seem broad, it is essential for functionality and complies with browser extension security guidelines.

Building Trust Through Transparency

At Wireframeit, transparency is a core value. We want you to feel confident using our tool, knowing it operates securely and efficiently. If you have questions about permissions or functionality, you can:

• Review our Privacy Policy.
• Contact our support team for further clarification.

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Ready to Try Wireframeit?

Now that you understand Wireframeit’s permissions and privacy measures, why not experience it firsthand? Install Wireframeit on Chrome, Firefox, or Edge today, and take the first step toward faster, more flexible wireframing.