Is Audio Equalizer Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests the tabCapture permission, which allows it to capture audio from any open tab. Combined with host access to , it can technically process audio from every website you visit. For an audio equalizer, this capability is expected, as it needs to modify sound output across different sources, but the breadth of access means a careful user should be aware it can hear any tab's audio, not just media players.

General browser extensions that modify web content or system features like audio carry a typical risk of overreach. A common safety consideration is that broad host permissions can be exploited if an extension or its update chain is compromised, potentially allowing an attacker to capture sensitive page content or audio without your knowledge. Users should verify the publisher's identity and stability, as tools requiring such access are attractive targets for supply-chain attacks.

Looking at the evidence, the strongest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, which suggests the extension is actively updated and maintained, a good sign for security patches. The weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity, indicating there is less publicly verifiable information about the developer. This combination means you are placing significant trust in a publisher with limited transparency, which is a careful trade-off for a tool that can capture all tab audio.