Is Simple Proxy Switcher Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Simple Proxy Switcher earns a safety grade B, 70.6 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
70.6/100
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
Simple Proxy Switcher earns a safety grade of B (70.6/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Data & Privacy (93%). The weakest is Permissions & Access (58%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Simple Proxy Switcher looks broadly trustworthy. 70,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.6/5 from 84 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2025-06-24. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Simple Proxy Switcher'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 | 58% · 14.6/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 93% · 14.8/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 60% · 4.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 83% · 8.3/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requires powerful permissions that allow it to control how your browser connects to the internet. The "proxy" permission lets it redirect all your web traffic through a specified server, while "browsingData" enables it to clear your browser history, cookies, and cache. Coupled with host access to all websites, the "webRequest" and "webRequestAuthProvider" permissions allow the extension to observe and authenticate every network request your browser makes. For a proxy switcher, these are technically necessary for core functionality, but the scope is broad and grants substantial control over your browsing sessions.
Users of any proxy-related extension should be aware of general risks in this category. A misconfigured or malicious proxy can decrypt, log, or alter secure web traffic, including passwords and financial details. Always ensure you trust the proxy server you are connecting to. Additionally, extensions that clear browsing data may inadvertently remove saved sessions or local site preferences, which can be disruptive. The developer declares that this extension collects location data, which is a privacy consideration to keep in mind.
Looking at the public record for this listing, the strongest safety dimension is Data & Privacy, indicating that the developer's self-declared data handling practices are relatively transparent and limited. The weakest dimension is Permissions & Access, which reflects the inherently high-risk and extensive API permissions needed to perform the extension's core functions.
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 Simple Proxy Switcher?
- Publisher maksam07.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 345 browser extensions we track, Simple Proxy Switcher scores higher on safety than 22% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Simple Proxy Switcher FAQ
- Is Simple Proxy Switcher safe?
- Simple Proxy Switcher earns a safety grade of B (70.6/100) 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 Simple Proxy Switcher?
- Simple Proxy Switcher is operated by maksam07.com.
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