JSON Viewer vs Wappalyzer - Technology profiler: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | JSON Viewer | Wappalyzer - Technology profiler |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | Rongjian Zhang | wappalyzer.com |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-06-19 | 2026-06-19 |
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 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- JSON Viewer leads on permissions & access (100% vs 52%).
- Wappalyzer - Technology profiler leads on data & privacy (93% vs 83%).
- Wappalyzer - Technology profiler leads on maintenance & ownership (100% vs 10%).
- Wappalyzer - Technology profiler leads on community reputation (100% vs 83%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | JSON Viewer | Wappalyzer - Technology profiler |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 24.99/25 | 12.91/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 13.2/16 | 14.8/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 0.75/7.5 | 7.5/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 8.25/10 | 10/10 |
| Total | 78.18/100 | 75.2/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is JSON Viewer safer than Wappalyzer - Technology profiler?
JSON Viewer currently scores higher — 78/100 vs 75/100 — across the 5 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 Wappalyzer - Technology profiler safe?
Wappalyzer - Technology profiler currently holds safety grade B (75/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by wappalyzer.com. 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 · Wappalyzer - Technology profiler safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.