Is Facebook Container Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Facebook Container earns a safety grade B, 66.7 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
66.7/100
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
Facebook Container earns a safety grade of B (66.7/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Community Reputation (93%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (30%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Facebook Container looks broadly trustworthy. 724,391 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.5/5 from 4,112 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2025-03-24. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Facebook Container's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other privacy & security 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 | 75% · 12.5/16.7 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 50% · 2/4 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 30% · 2.3/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 93% · 9.3/10 pts | Automated signals |
Who's Behind Facebook Container?
- Publisher Firefox
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 10 Privacy & Security extensions we track, Facebook Container has one of the lowest safety scores.
Computed from our own database of assessed Privacy & Security extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (8)
Facebook Container FAQ
- Is Facebook Container safe?
- Facebook Container earns a safety grade of B (66.7/100) 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 Facebook Container?
- Facebook Container is operated by Firefox.
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