Is Proxy Switcher and Manager Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Proxy Switcher and Manager earns a safety grade B, 77.3 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
77.3/100
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
Proxy Switcher and Manager earns a safety grade of B (77.3/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Permissions & Access (90%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Proxy Switcher and Manager looks broadly trustworthy. 100,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 3.9/5 from 149 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2025-10-07. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Proxy Switcher and Manager'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 | 90% · 22.5/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 75% · 12/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 60% · 4.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 76% · 7.6/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests the proxy permission, which allows it to control how your browser connects to the internet—routing your traffic through a proxy server of your choice. It also uses storage to save your settings and notifications to alert you about connection status. For a proxy management tool, this permission set is expected and necessary for its core function.
When using any proxy extension, a careful user should understand that all web traffic can flow through the configured server. The operator of that proxy server could potentially see unencrypted browsing activity. It is wise to only use proxy servers you trust and to verify that the extension itself comes from a legitimate source, as malicious clones of networking tools can sometimes appear in extension stores.
Based on the fact sheet, the strongest dimension is Permissions & Access, indicating the extension requests a focused set of capabilities well-aligned with its purpose. The weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity, which suggests there may be limited public information available about the developer. This is a common scenario for smaller or independent developers and does not indicate wrongdoing, but it is a factor users may weigh when deciding to install software that handles network traffic.
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 Proxy Switcher and Manager?
- Publisher yokris.dev
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 345 browser extensions we track, Proxy Switcher and Manager scores higher on safety than 56% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Proxy Switcher and Manager FAQ
- Is Proxy Switcher and Manager safe?
- Proxy Switcher and Manager earns a safety grade of B (77.3/100) 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 Proxy Switcher and Manager?
- Proxy Switcher and Manager is operated by yokris.dev.
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