cookies — what this Chrome extension permission allows
Read and write cookies, including login sessions.
cookies
Read and write cookies, including login sessions.
| Reach | Reaches your browsing content |
| Shown at install | Yes, Chrome warns about it |
| Extensions in this catalog | 18 |
What it actually reaches
Allows reading and writing the browser's cookies for the sites covered by the extension's host permissions. Session cookies are what keep you logged in, so this reaches authentication state and not merely preferences.
Why an extension would ask for it
Account switchers, privacy cleaners and testing tools need it by nature. The host list matters more here than almost anywhere else: cookies for one declared site is a very different reach from cookies for every site.
How to judge it
A permission on its own says little. What matters is whether it fits what the extension is for: a note-taking tool that reads every page you visit is worth a second look, while an ad blocker that does the same is doing its job. Read the permission next to the extension's stated purpose, and check the host list beside it.
Extensions that request it
From this catalog, ordered by install count.
Amazon FBA Calculator Free by AMZScout
FBA Calculator shows Amazon fees, sales margins, revenue and product net profit and is free to use.
SnapAny - Video/Live/Audio Downloader
Download videos, audio, and livestreams from popular websites. Easy to use—simply log in to get started.
VertiTab – Vertical Tab Manager | Sessions, AI Groups & Bookmark Sync
Manage all your tabs & bookmarks from a sidebar. Tree view, workspaces, one-click save & restore, organize everything across devic
Follower Export Tool - Email Extractor
A tool that allows users to export follower and following lists, including publicly available email addresses.
IExporter - Follower Export Tool
One click to export Instagram Followers and Following to CSV or Excel for analysis.
WA Contacts Extractor - Export Phone Numbers
Extract WhatsApp contacts and group phone numbers in one click. Export contact lists to CSV, Excel, or JSON for easy management.
PromoHerb: Automated Coupons & Promo Codes
Automatically find and apply discounts when you shop health products.
Fact Checker
AI fact checker to verify claims, detect fake news, check information accuracy, and get explanations directly in your browser
Mokapen CRM for LinkedIn
Create contacts, companies, tasks and deals from LinkedIn profiles to Mokapen CRM.
Trackr Pro - Job Search Companion (Beta)
Save any job in one click. Tag the CV you sent. Track every recruiter. The job-search workspace built for how you actually search.