Is Instant Data Scraper Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Instant Data Scraper earns a safety grade B, 75.2 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
75.2/100
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
Instant Data Scraper earns a safety grade of B (75.2/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Community Reputation (100%). The weakest is Permissions & Access (52%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Instant Data Scraper looks broadly trustworthy. 1,000,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.9/5 from 7,400 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-06-14. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Instant Data Scraper's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other developer tools 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 | 52% · 12.9/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 93% · 14.8/16 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 | 100% · 10/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
The extension requests powerful permissions including webRequest, tabs, webNavigation, scripting, and host access to . Under Manifest V3, these let it observe network traffic, read and modify pages across all websites you visit, and inject its own code, which is necessary for automated data scraping. The developer‑declared collection of web history further indicates it can record URLs you browse. This scope is typical for a data scraper, though it introduces significant visibility into your online activity.
Browser extensions in the scraping and automation category can access sensitive page content, including information behind logins such as emails or financial dashboards. A careful user should only run such a tool on dedicated scraping tasks and avoid keeping it active while browsing private accounts. Always verify the developer’s privacy policy to understand how collected web history is handled, and be aware that poorly secured extensions in this category have been leveraged for data exfiltration in the past—though no such claim is made about this specific extension.
The fact sheet highlights a strong Community Reputation score, supported by a high rating and large user base, suggesting many users trust it. In contrast, the weakest dimension is Permissions & Access, reflecting the broad capabilities that naturally lower the safety margin even when no misuse is detected.
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 Instant Data Scraper?
- Publisher Flavr Technology, LP
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 17 Developer Tools extensions we track, Instant Data Scraper scores higher on safety than 41% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Developer Tools extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Instant Data Scraper FAQ
- Is Instant Data Scraper safe?
- Instant Data Scraper earns a safety grade of B (75.2/100) 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 Instant Data Scraper?
- Instant Data Scraper is operated by Flavr Technology, LP.
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