Is Monica Search - New Tab for AI Search Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Monica Search - New Tab for AI Search earns a safety grade A, 80.1 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
80.1/100
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
Monica Search - New Tab for AI Search earns a safety grade of A (80.1/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Permissions & Access (95%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Monica Search - New Tab for AI Search comes through cleanly. 20,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 3.8/5 from 35 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-01-02. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Monica Search - New Tab for AI Search'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 | 95% · 23.7/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 85% · 13.6/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 60% · 4.5/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 66% · 6.6/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
Monica Search requests only the "storage" permission and host access to its own domains (monica.im and monica.so). This allows it to save settings locally and communicate with its servers for search and new tab features. For a new-tab search extension, this scope is minimal and expected—it does not request broad web access or invasive capabilities.
Typical safety considerations for this category include that search queries and AI interactions are processed remotely. The developer declares collection of personally identifiable information, financial data, personal communications, and user activity. While this is disclosed and the extension states it doesn't sell data, users should be mindful of what they type into the search box and review the privacy policy. Always exercise caution when granting any extension access to personal data flows.
Our evaluation shows the extension’s strongest dimension is Permissions & Access (95/100) due to its tightly scoped requests. The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60/100), meaning the publisher’s background and accountability are less clear. This suggests the technical setup is safe, but users may wish to investigate the developer further before entrusting personal information.
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 Monica Search - New Tab for AI Search?
- Publisher BUTTERFLY EFFECT PTE. LTD.
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, Monica Search - New Tab for AI Search scores higher on safety than 63% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Monica Search - New Tab for AI Search FAQ
- Is Monica Search - New Tab for AI Search safe?
- Monica Search - New Tab for AI Search earns a safety grade of A (80.1/100) 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 Monica Search - New Tab for AI Search?
- Monica Search - New Tab for AI Search is operated by BUTTERFLY EFFECT PTE. LTD..
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