Is Advanced Audio Equalizer Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests broad host permissions (https://*/*), which means it can read and alter data on any website you visit. Combined with the scripting and activeTab permissions, it can inject code into pages to apply audio processing. The tabCapture permission allows it to capture audio from browser tabs, which is expected for an audio equalizer but is a powerful capability that could technically access the audio of any tab, including sensitive content.

For a general browser extension in this category, users should be aware that audio processing tools often require deep integration with page content and media streams. While this is normal for the functionality, it also means the extension has significant access to your browsing activity. A careful user should consider whether they trust the publisher with this level of access, especially since the extension can capture tab audio and read website content.

Looking at the fact sheet, the strongest dimension is Data & Privacy, where the developer has declared that data is not sold or misused, and the privacy score is high. The weakest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, which suggests concerns about how actively the extension is maintained or how transparent its ownership is. This combination means the extension appears to handle data responsibly in principle, but the low maintenance score could indicate potential risks if security issues arise and are not promptly addressed.