Is Cookie Editor Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Cookie Editor earns a safety grade B, 72.6 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
72.6/100
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
Cookie Editor earns a safety grade of B (72.6/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Data & Privacy (100%). The weakest is Permissions & Access (58%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Cookie Editor looks broadly trustworthy. 100,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.3/5 from 303 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2025-10-23. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Cookie Editor'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 | 58% · 14.6/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 60% · 4.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 84% · 8.4/10 pts | Automated signals |
Who's Behind Cookie Editor?
- Publisher https://cookieeditor.org/
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 60 browser extensions we track, Cookie Editor scores higher on safety than 35% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Cookie Editor FAQ
- Is Cookie Editor safe?
- Cookie Editor earns a safety grade of B (72.6/100) 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 Cookie Editor?
- Cookie Editor is operated by https://cookieeditor.org/.
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