Is Shimeji Browser Extension Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Shimeji Browser Extension earns a safety grade A, 83.7 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
83.7/100
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
Shimeji Browser Extension earns a safety grade of A (83.7/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Data & Privacy (100%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (10%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Shimeji Browser Extension comes through cleanly. 1,000,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.0/5 from 2,800 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2024-01-29. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Shimeji Browser Extension'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 | 100% · 25/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 10% · 0.8/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 92% · 9.2/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension only asks for two permissions: “contextMenus” to add an item to your right‑click menu and “storage” to save settings on your device. It does not request access to any website content or browsing history, making its permission set minimal and quite normal for a harmless desktop companion like a Shimeji.
General‑purpose browser extensions can still pose risks if they become abandoned or change hands. Although Manifest V3 limits silent permission increases, a low maintenance score hints that the extension might not receive quick security updates, which is a typical concern for any software that isn’t actively watched.
In this case, the privacy dimension is perfect (100%), reflecting a declared commitment to not sell data or use it for unrelated purposes, and that matches the tiny permission footprint. The weakest spot is Maintenance & Ownership, so a cautious user might want to verify that the extension still gets occasional fixes and that the publisher is reachable before relying on it long‑term.
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 Shimeji Browser Extension?
- Publisher Shimejis.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, Shimeji Browser Extension scores higher on safety than 78% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Shimeji Browser Extension FAQ
- Is Shimeji Browser Extension safe?
- Shimeji Browser Extension earns a safety grade of A (83.7/100) 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 Shimeji Browser Extension?
- Shimeji Browser Extension is operated by Shimejis.xyz.
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