Is Quick Tabs Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Quick Tabs earns a safety grade B, 71.7 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
71.7/100
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
Quick Tabs earns a safety grade of B (71.7/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Community Reputation (83%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (30%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Quick Tabs looks broadly trustworthy. 30,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.5/5 from 550 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2024-11-27. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Quick Tabs'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 | 77% · 19.2/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 30% · 2.3/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 83% · 8.3/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
The extension requests "tabs", "bookmarks", "history", and "storage" permissions. This is a normal scope for a tab management or productivity utility, as it needs to access open tabs, browsing history, and bookmarks to organise them, and to store settings locally. The permissions align with expected functionality for this category.
Users should be aware that such permissions can read sensitive details about visited websites. General browser extensions from smaller developers may not receive thorough security reviews, so it is wise to verify the publisher's credibility and understand what data the extension can see. The developer declares that data is not sold, used for unrelated purposes, or for creditworthiness, but these claims are self-reported and not independently audited.
The safety score shows a strong Community Reputation (83%), reflecting positive user ratings. In contrast, the weakest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership (30%), which suggests potential concerns about the publisher’s track record or update frequency. This can indicate a higher risk of the extension becoming unmaintained, which may delay important security fixes over time.
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 Quick Tabs?
- Publisher bAbymAn
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, Quick Tabs scores higher on safety than 29% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Quick Tabs FAQ
- Is Quick Tabs safe?
- Quick Tabs earns a safety grade of B (71.7/100) 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 Quick Tabs?
- Quick Tabs is operated by bAbymAn.
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