A GoFullPage alternative for Chrome
GoFullPage was pulled from the Chrome Web Store in August 2026, leaving a lot of people looking for a replacement. This page explains what actually happened, what is worth checking before you install anything else, and how FullFrame compares.
What happened to GoFullPage
In August 2026 GoFullPage, used by more than eleven million people, was removed from the Chrome Web Store and flagged as violating Web Store policy. Chromium browsers showed warnings and disabled it for some users.
Its developers have publicly said the removal was tied to a copyright complaint rather than a security problem, and that they were working with Google to have the extension restored. It is fair to say the extension was not found to be malicious, and it may well return.
The practical issue is availability rather than safety. An extension that is not in the store stops receiving updates through it and can be disabled in the browser without warning, which is a poor position for a tool you rely on daily.
What to check before you install a replacement
Screenshot extensions see whatever is on your screen, which can include client data, dashboards and invoices. Four things are worth two minutes of your time.
Does it upload your captures?
Cloud sharing is convenient, but it means your screenshots leave your machine. Check whether that is optional or the default.
What permissions does it ask for?
A screenshot tool does not need access to your browsing history or to every site you visit. Chrome shows the list before you install.
Is the editor actually free?
Several tools capture for free but put annotation, blurring or PDF export behind a paid upgrade. Worth knowing before you switch.
Is there a real privacy policy?
Since August 2026 the Web Store requires all data collection to be disclosed. A vague or missing policy is a signal in itself.
How the options compare
Compared on the things that tend to matter when switching. Checked in September 2026 — products change, so verify anything you are relying on.
| FullFrame | GoFullPage | Awesome Screenshot | FireShot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the Chrome Web Store | Being published | Removed Aug 2026 | Yes | Yes |
| Full page capture | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Screen recording | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Works without an account | Yes, always | Yes | Account prompted for sharing and cloud features | Yes |
| Uploads your captures | Never — no network requests | Local capture | Cloud sharing is a core feature | Local capture |
| Editor included free | Yes, all of it | Basic | Partly | Much of it is Pro |
| Redaction / blur | Yes | No | Yes | Pro |
| PDF export | Yes, free | Yes | Yes | Searchable PDF is Pro |
| Price | Free | Free with paid tier | Free with paid tier | Free with paid tier |
Why FullFrame might suit you
It was written after the GoFullPage removal, specifically to be the kind of extension that does not get pulled: one job, the smallest set of permissions that does that job, and nothing collected.
Screenshots and recording together
Replaces two extensions with one, and the recording controls stay out of the recording itself.
Nothing leaves your device
No servers, no analytics, no network requests. Safe to point at an internal dashboard or a client's staging site.
No standing site access
It asks for no host permissions at all. Chrome grants one tab when you click the icon, and that lapses.
Everything free
Editor, redaction and PDF export included. No trial, no watermark, no upgrade prompt.
Common questions
Is GoFullPage unsafe?
There is no public evidence that it was. Its developers describe the removal as a copyright matter rather than a security one. The practical problem is availability, not safety.
Will GoFullPage come back?
Possibly. Its developers said they were working with Google on it. If it returns and you prefer it, use it — this page is here to help you choose, not to talk you out of anything.
Can I keep my old screenshots?
Yes. Screenshots you already saved are ordinary files on your computer and are unaffected by any extension being removed.
Does FullFrame work in Edge and Brave?
Yes. Both are built on Chromium and run Chrome extensions.