Is Equalizer for Chrome browser Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests the "tabCapture" permission, which allows it to capture audio from your browser tabs. This is a necessary and expected permission for an audio equalizer, as it needs to access the sound stream to apply adjustments. The "storage" permission lets it save your custom equalizer settings locally. The scope of these permissions is normal for its category and does not grant access to your browsing history or the content of web pages you visit.

For audio-related extensions, a typical safety consideration is that they can technically capture all audio playing in a tab, including from sensitive sources like calls or videos, if the user activates the extension on that tab. A careful user should be aware that the extension processes the audio stream, and should only use extensions from trusted developers who clearly state how this data is handled. The developer has declared they do not sell data or use it for unrelated purposes.

Looking at the fact sheet, the strongest dimension for this extension is Maintenance & Ownership, suggesting it is actively updated and well-maintained. The weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity, which indicates there is less publicly available information to verify the developer's background, a common situation for smaller or newer development teams. This does not indicate a problem, but simply a lower level of transparency about the publisher itself.