Is 7TV Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: 7TV earns a safety grade A, 81.1 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
81.1/100
Grade A · 5 of 5 checks
What we found
Automated safety profile from public signals (the extension's manifest & permissions, store listing, publisher, privacy policy). A full review hasn't been published yet.
What this safety grade means
7TV earns a safety grade of A (81.1/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Community Reputation (100%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (25%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, 7TV comes through cleanly. 2,000,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.5/5 from 8,200 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-10-06. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open 7TV's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other browser extensions we track below.
Safety Signals
Based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 25% · 2/8 pts 2 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 85% · 21.2/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 100% · 10/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
7TV requests permissions to inject scripts, store data, and access your current tab, limited strictly to Twitch websites. This scope is expected for an extension that enhances Twitch with custom emotes and interface tweaks, as it needs to modify page content and save user preferences. The use of Manifest V3 and focused host access helps keep the risk contained to that platform.
Extensions that modify streaming sites often need similar access, but users should be aware that any injected code could potentially read or alter on-screen information. A general safety point for this category is to prefer extensions from verifiable publishers. Here, the developer is listed as unknown, which reduces accountability. The declared privacy practices state data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes, but these are self-reported and not independently verified.
Our fact sheet shows the weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity, meaning the source lacks clear identification. The strongest is Community Reputation, backed by a large user base and high rating, which suggests broad user satisfaction. A cautious user may balance that community trust against the limited transparency about who built and maintains the extension.
AI-assisted analysis of the documented signals above (permissions, store data, privacy practices) — explains what they mean and the risks typical for this category. Not a hands-on test.
What the store listing shows
Who's Behind 7TV?
- Publisher Unknown publisher
Public records identify the publisher, but no individual founders or a separate registered company are named — which is what holds the Publisher & Identity score back. Less public information about who operates an extension means less you can verify about their long-term accountability.
How it compares
Among the 838 browser extensions we track, 7TV scores higher on safety than 68% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
7TV FAQ
- Is 7TV safe?
- 7TV earns a safety grade of A (81.1/100) on our evidence-based assessment, based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions we could verify from public records. This is an automated profile built from public records, not a hands-on review.
- Who is behind 7TV?
- 7TV is operated by Unknown publisher.
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