What makes you install a browser extension, and what makes you hesitate?

We once added a new permission to our extension and saw a massive drop in user count afterward. It could have been optional, but we made it required. That’s something I’d do differently now.

It got me thinking about what people check before giving an extension access to their browser. A useful feature might get your attention, but how much do permissions influence the decision?

Have you ever been ready to install an extension, then changed your mind? What put you off?