Is Session Buddy - Tab & Bookmark Manager Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Session Buddy - Tab & Bookmark Manager earns a safety grade A, 86.1 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
86.1/100
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
Session Buddy - Tab & Bookmark Manager earns a safety grade of A (86.1/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Community Reputation (100%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Session Buddy - Tab & Bookmark Manager comes through cleanly. 1,000,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.7/5 from 25,100 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-04-28. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Session Buddy - Tab & Bookmark Manager's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other tab management 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 | 85% · 13.6/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 85% · 6.4/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 100% · 10/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
Session Buddy requests the tabs, storage, unlimitedStorage, and alarms permissions. These allow it to read and manage all open tabs, save session data locally, and schedule tasks like automatic saving. For a tab and session manager, this permission set is standard and expected, enabling the core restoration features.
As with any extension that can access all open tabs and their URLs, users should be aware that it can see sensitive browsing information. The developer’s privacy declarations state it collects personally identifiable information, financial and payment information, authentication information, and web history. While its community reputation is high, the collection of financial data is unusual for a tab manager. Users may wish to review the privacy policy to understand why such data is needed and how it is handled.
The strongest safety dimension is Community Reputation (100/100), reflecting strong user trust and satisfaction. Its weakest is Publisher & Identity (60/100), indicating less transparency or verification of the publisher’s organizational background. The extension’s overall grade A suggests a generally safe profile, but the combination of broad declared data collection and modest publisher identity warrants extra attention from privacy-conscious users.
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 Session Buddy - Tab & Bookmark Manager?
- Publisher sessionbuddy.com
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 10 Tab Management extensions we track, Session Buddy - Tab & Bookmark Manager scores higher on safety than 90% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Tab Management extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Session Buddy - Tab & Bookmark Manager FAQ
- Is Session Buddy - Tab & Bookmark Manager safe?
- Session Buddy - Tab & Bookmark Manager earns a safety grade of A (86.1/100) 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 Session Buddy - Tab & Bookmark Manager?
- Session Buddy - Tab & Bookmark Manager is operated by sessionbuddy.com.
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