Is JSON Formatter Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: JSON Formatter earns a safety grade A, 80.3 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
80.3/100
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
JSON Formatter earns a safety grade of A (80.3/100), 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, JSON Formatter comes through cleanly. 2,000,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.3/5 from 2,100 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-05-16. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open JSON Formatter'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 | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 75% · 18.7/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 92% · 9.2/10 pts | Automated signals |
Who's Behind JSON Formatter?
- Publisher callumlocke.com
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 60 browser extensions we track, JSON Formatter scores higher on safety than 75% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
JSON Formatter FAQ
- Is JSON Formatter safe?
- JSON Formatter earns a safety grade of A (80.3/100) 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 JSON Formatter?
- JSON Formatter is operated by callumlocke.com.
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