Is Audio Equalizer Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Audio Equalizer earns a safety grade B, 78.1 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
78.1/100
Grade B · 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
Audio Equalizer earns a safety grade of B (78.1/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Audio Equalizer looks broadly trustworthy. 10,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.2/5 from 169 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-06-26. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Audio Equalizer'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 | 60% · 4.8/8 pts 2 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 65% · 16.2/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 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 | 74% · 7.4/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests the tabCapture permission to capture audio from your current tab, offscreen to process that audio in the background, and storage to save your equalizer settings. It also asks for declarativeNetRequest, which allows it to modify network requests, and host access to all websites. While capturing and processing audio is expected for an equalizer, the ability to alter network traffic and read data on every site is broader than what many similar tools require.
General safety advice for browser extensions applies here: extensions with broad permissions can potentially be misused to inject ads, track browsing, or capture sensitive information. Users should be cautious and verify that the extension's functionality genuinely needs such access. Audio equalizers are sometimes cloned or repackaged with hidden behaviors, so it is wise to stick to well-known developers.
The fact sheet shows a low Publisher & Identity score, indicating limited publicly available information about the developer, which can make it harder to assess trustworthiness. In contrast, the Maintenance & Ownership score is high, suggesting the extension is actively maintained and updated, a positive sign for ongoing security fixes.
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 Audio Equalizer?
- Publisher youtube-customizer.com
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, Audio Equalizer scores higher on safety than 57% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Audio Equalizer FAQ
- Is Audio Equalizer safe?
- Audio Equalizer earns a safety grade of B (78.1/100) 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 Audio Equalizer?
- Audio Equalizer is operated by youtube-customizer.com.
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