Is Keyboard Shortcuts Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Keyboard Shortcuts earns a safety grade B, 78.2 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
78.2/100
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
Keyboard Shortcuts earns a safety grade of B (78.2/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Permissions & Access (100%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (10%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Keyboard Shortcuts looks broadly trustworthy. 40,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.5/5 from 121 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2024-04-04. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Keyboard Shortcuts's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other productivity 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 | 100% · 25/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 10% · 0.8/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 83% · 8.3/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
Keyboard Shortcuts is a productivity tool that likely relies on the browser’s built-in commands API or minimal permissions like activeTab to let you trigger actions via key combinations. Its Permissions & Access score is a perfect 100, indicating it requests only what is strictly necessary and avoids broad host permissions that could read or alter data across all websites. This is a strong safety signal for a utility of this kind.
Productivity extensions often ask for access to page content or browsing activity to function, which can introduce privacy risks if mishandled. The developer’s declared privacy practices state that data is not sold, not used for unrelated purposes, and not used for creditworthiness. While these are self-declarations, they align with the extension’s limited permission scope. A careful user should still verify that any extension requesting site access truly needs it for its stated purpose.
The weakest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, scoring only 10. This suggests the extension may receive infrequent updates or comes from an individual publisher without a strong track record. Without regular maintenance, compatibility issues or unpatched vulnerabilities could arise over time. The strongest dimension, Permissions & Access, reinforces that the extension itself is lean and unlikely to overreach, but the low maintenance score means users should monitor whether it remains actively supported.
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 Keyboard Shortcuts?
- Publisher Joe Pestro
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 25 Productivity extensions we track, Keyboard Shortcuts scores higher on safety than 64% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Productivity extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Keyboard Shortcuts FAQ
- Is Keyboard Shortcuts safe?
- Keyboard Shortcuts earns a safety grade of B (78.2/100) 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 Keyboard Shortcuts?
- Keyboard Shortcuts is operated by Joe Pestro.
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