Is Measuremate — Pixel Ruler for Web Design Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Measuremate — Pixel Ruler for Web Design earns a safety grade A, 85.7 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
85.7/100
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
Measuremate — Pixel Ruler for Web Design earns a safety grade of A (85.7/100), 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, Measuremate — Pixel Ruler for Web Design comes through cleanly. 30,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.3/5 from 53 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-07-09. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Measuremate — Pixel Ruler for Web Design'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 2 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 90% · 22.5/25 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 | 74% · 7.4/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests storage, activeTab, and scripting permissions, which are standard for a pixel ruler. Storage lets it save your settings locally. ActiveTab grants temporary access to the web page you are measuring, but only after you click the extension icon — it cannot silently read your open tabs. Scripting allows it to inject the ruler overlay and query layout dimensions. For a design utility that overlays a measuring tool on any site, this permission set is minimal and expected.
As with any browser extension that can read and modify page content, a practical user should consider where the extension comes from. A pixel ruler can technically see the content of a page while in use, so it matters that the publisher is trustworthy. The fact sheet notes that the developer declares collecting personally identifiable information, though they also state this data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes. The lowest-scoring dimension is Publisher & Identity, which suggests the publisher’s background is not strongly verified or publicly clear. This does not indicate a problem, but it is a reminder to prefer well‑known, transparent developers for extensions that interact with sensitive pages.
The strongest safety dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, which scored 100. This reflects a recently updated extension (July 2026), indicating that it is actively cared for and likely free of unpatched vulnerabilities. An actively maintained design tool with high privacy and permissions scores is generally a reliable choice, even if publisher details are somewhat limited.
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 Measuremate — Pixel Ruler for Web Design?
- Publisher measuremate.xyz
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 838 browser extensions we track, Measuremate — Pixel Ruler for Web Design scores higher on safety than 86% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Measuremate — Pixel Ruler for Web Design FAQ
- Is Measuremate — Pixel Ruler for Web Design safe?
- Measuremate — Pixel Ruler for Web Design earns a safety grade of A (85.7/100) 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 Measuremate — Pixel Ruler for Web Design?
- Measuremate — Pixel Ruler for Web Design is operated by measuremate.xyz.
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