Is Dr.Maggot Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Dr.Maggot earns a safety grade B, 78.9 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
78.9/100
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
Dr.Maggot earns a safety grade of B (78.9/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Permissions & Access (100%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (30%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Dr.Maggot looks broadly trustworthy. 5,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.7/5 from 111 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2025-06-10. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Dr.Maggot'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 | 100% · 25/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 30% · 2.3/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 73% · 7.3/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests only two permissions: storage to save local preferences, and fontSettings to adjust browser font defaults. For a general browser extension, that is a minimal and appropriate scope. It does not ask for access to browsing history, tabs, or any website data, so its ability to directly interact with your online activity is very limited.
Users of any general-purpose tool should remember that even cautious permission requests can be paired with code that changes over time. Because this extension comes from an individual publisher without a well-known public profile, a sensible precaution is to read recent user reviews and verify that the extension’s described functions match its actual behavior before installing. Keeping an eye on future update notes can also help catch unexpected shifts in functionality.
The fact sheet highlights a perfect score for Permissions & Access, reflecting the tight permission set, while Maintenance & Ownership is the weakest dimension by a wide margin. This suggests the extension may lack a clear support channel or long-term maintenance commitment from the developer. While that does not indicate a current problem, it could mean slower fixes if a security issue or a browser compatibility change arises down the line. The decent community rating and the developer’s declared privacy practices provide some reassurance, but the low maintenance score remains a point for careful users to weigh.
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 Dr.Maggot?
- Publisher sakana102
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, Dr.Maggot scores higher on safety than 60% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Dr.Maggot FAQ
- Is Dr.Maggot safe?
- Dr.Maggot earns a safety grade of B (78.9/100) 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 Dr.Maggot?
- Dr.Maggot is operated by sakana102.
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