Is ePub Reader Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: ePub Reader earns a safety grade A, 80.7 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
80.7/100
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
ePub Reader earns a safety grade of A (80.7/100), 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, ePub Reader comes through cleanly. 20,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 3.6/5 from 38 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-04-19. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open ePub Reader's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other e-book & epub readers 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 | 75% · 18.7/25 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 | 66% · 6.6/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests the ability to read and alter data on any website you visit through the *://*/* host permission. It can also store data locally and add items to your browser’s right-click menu. While an EPUB reader might need to fetch files from remote sources, a blanket permission covering all websites goes beyond what many similar reading tools require. Users should consider whether this broad access aligns with their expectations for a simple e-book viewer, especially when combined with the developer’s modest reputation footprint.
In general, browser extensions that request all-site access can theoretically observe or interact with your web activity. For e-book tools, the more typical safety consideration is making sure the extension does not unexpectedly bundle trackers or inject ads—though the developer here declares that data is not sold or misused. Keep in mind such declarations are self-reported and not externally verified, so a cautious user might weigh them against the relatively low community rating and the developer’s limited online presence.
The fact sheet shows a perfect score for Maintenance & Ownership, reflecting the extension’s recent update and use of Manifest V3, which is a positive signal for ongoing support and compatibility. By contrast, Publisher & Identity scored lowest, indicating that public information about the developer is thin—something you might want to verify independently before granting sweeping permissions.
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 ePub Reader?
- Publisher Sevina
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 4 E-book & EPUB Readers extensions we track, ePub Reader scores higher on safety than 75% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed E-book & EPUB Readers extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
ePub Reader FAQ
- Is ePub Reader safe?
- ePub Reader earns a safety grade of A (80.7/100) 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 ePub Reader?
- ePub Reader is operated by Sevina.
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