JSON Viewer vs Chrome Web Store: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | JSON Viewer | Chrome Web Store |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | Rongjian Zhang | My extensions & themes |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-06-19 | 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 developer tools extensions we track. Comparing the 2 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- JSON Viewer leads on data & privacy (83% vs 50%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | JSON Viewer | Chrome Web Store |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 24.99/25 | — |
| Data & Privacy | 13.2/16 | 2/4 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 0.75/7.5 | — |
| Community Reputation | 8.25/10 | — |
| Total | 78.18/100 | 56.67/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is JSON Viewer safer than Chrome Web Store?
JSON Viewer currently scores higher — 78/100 vs 57/100 — across the 2 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is JSON Viewer safe?
JSON Viewer currently holds safety grade B (78/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Rongjian Zhang. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Chrome Web Store safe?
Chrome Web Store currently holds safety grade C (57/100) based on 2 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by My extensions & themes. 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: JSON Viewer safety report · Chrome Web Store safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.