This is exactly why we need more transparency in analytics tools. When building products that handle user data, the "free" model almost always means you're the product.

The scary part is these extensions had Google's "Featured" badge. Manual review clearly isn't enough when companies can update code post-approval. We need continuous monitoring, not just one-time vetting.

For anyone building privacy-focused tools: making your data collection transparent and your business model clear upfront is the only way to build trust. Users are getting savvier about this.