Is Audio Equalizer - EQ Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Audio Equalizer - EQ earns a safety grade A, 86.3 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
86.3/100
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
Audio Equalizer - EQ earns a safety grade of A (86.3/100), 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 - EQ comes through cleanly. 30,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 3.7/5 from 468 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-06-24. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Audio Equalizer - EQ'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 | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 90% · 22.5/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 66% · 6.6/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests permissions that let it modify audio on web pages using an equalizer. The "scripting" and "activeTab" permissions allow it to inject code into the current tab to adjust media elements, which is expected for an audio tool. The "storage" permission saves your custom EQ settings locally, and "notifications" and "alarms" are likely used for non-intrusive status updates. This scope is normal for a browser extension that processes on-page audio.
A general safety consideration for any extension that can read and alter page content is ensuring it comes from a trustworthy source. While functional tools like equalizers are common, they can be cloned or imitated. A careful user should verify the extension's identity and be aware that an extension with page access could theoretically observe browsing activity on tabs where it is active, though there is no indication this one does so.
The fact sheet shows the strongest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, scoring 100%, indicating recent updates and active management. The weakest is Publisher & Identity at 60%, which often reflects limited publicly available information about the developer "Cute Cursors," a common scenario for smaller or niche publishers. The Data & Privacy and Permissions scores are strong, and the developer declares data is not sold or misused.
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 - EQ?
- Publisher Cute Cursors
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 345 browser extensions we track, Audio Equalizer - EQ scores higher on safety than 88% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Audio Equalizer - EQ FAQ
- Is Audio Equalizer - EQ safe?
- Audio Equalizer - EQ earns a safety grade of A (86.3/100) 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 - EQ?
- Audio Equalizer - EQ is operated by Cute Cursors.
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