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 | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 100% · 25/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 10% · 0.8/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 83% · 8.3/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension likely requests narrow permissions such as access to browser tabs or storage to manage custom keyboard shortcuts. A perfect Permissions & Access score suggests the scope is minimal and directly tied to its productivity function, without overreaching into unrelated data.
Productivity tools that capture keyboard input can see commands typed on web pages, which is expected. However, careful users should be aware that any extension with such access could technically log keystrokes. It is good practice to avoid typing sensitive information while testing unknown shortcuts and to review an extension's privacy claims and update history.
The strongest dimension here is Permissions & Access, indicating the extension stays within reasonable boundaries for its category. The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership, with a very low score. This may mean the extension is published by an individual and rarely updated. Over time, unmaintained extensions can become vulnerable to security bugs or compatibility issues, so users should verify that the developer remains active and the extension still functions safely with current browser versions.
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 72% 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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