Is Browserflow - Web Scraping & Web Automation Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Browserflow - Web Scraping & Web Automation earns a safety grade B, 65.6 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
65.6/100
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
Browserflow - Web Scraping & Web Automation earns a safety grade of B (65.6/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Data & Privacy (93%). The weakest is Permissions & Access (45%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Browserflow - Web Scraping & Web Automation looks broadly trustworthy. 20,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.8/5 from 341 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2025-09-18. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Browserflow - Web Scraping & Web Automation'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 | 45% · 11.2/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 93% · 14.8/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 60% · 4.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 83% · 8.3/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests a broad set of permissions that allow it to read and change data on any website you visit. The combination of host access with scripting, tabs, cookies, and webNavigation means it can see page content, modify how pages look or behave, and access your cookies for all sites. The debugger permission is particularly powerful, as it can intercept network traffic and inspect page internals at a level beyond typical extensions. While these capabilities are expected for a web scraping and automation tool, they grant a very high degree of control over your browsing session.
For automation and scraping tools in this category, users should be aware that such extensions can potentially collect sensitive information from any page, including authenticated sessions. A careful user should only run automation tasks on sites they trust and avoid processing sensitive accounts or financial pages unless absolutely necessary. It is also wise to review any automation workflows shared by others, as they could contain hidden actions.
Based on the fact sheet, the strongest dimension is Data & Privacy, where the developer has made clear declarations about data handling practices. The weakest dimension is Permissions & Access, reflecting the extensive and sensitive scope of the permissions requested relative to typical extensions.
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 Browserflow - Web Scraping & Web Automation?
- Publisher browserflow.app
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, Browserflow - Web Scraping & Web Automation scores higher on safety than 9% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Browserflow - Web Scraping & Web Automation FAQ
- Is Browserflow - Web Scraping & Web Automation safe?
- Browserflow - Web Scraping & Web Automation earns a safety grade of B (65.6/100) 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 Browserflow - Web Scraping & Web Automation?
- Browserflow - Web Scraping & Web Automation is operated by browserflow.app.
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