Cookie Editor vs Facebook Container: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | Cookie Editor | Facebook Container |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | https://cookieeditor.org/ | Firefox |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-08-04 | 2026-08-04 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are privacy & security extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- Cookie Editor leads on permissions & access (90% vs 75%).
- Cookie Editor leads on data & privacy (93% vs 50%).
- Cookie Editor leads on maintenance & ownership (100% vs 30%).
- Facebook Container leads on community reputation (93% vs 84%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | Cookie Editor | Facebook Container |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 22.5/25 | 12.5/16.67 |
| Data & Privacy | 14.8/16 | 2/4 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 2.25/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 8.4/10 | 9.25/10 |
| Total | 87.22/100 | 66.71/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cookie Editor safer than Facebook Container?
Cookie Editor currently scores higher — 87/100 vs 67/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is Cookie Editor safe?
Cookie Editor currently holds safety grade A (87/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by https://cookieeditor.org/. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Facebook Container safe?
Facebook Container currently holds safety grade B (67/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Firefox. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: Cookie Editor safety report · Facebook Container safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.