Is SteamDB Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: SteamDB earns a safety grade A, 92.2 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
92.2/100
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
SteamDB earns a safety grade of A (92.2/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, SteamDB comes through cleanly. 800,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.7/5 from 1,300 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-08-19. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open SteamDB'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 | 95% · 23.7/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 93% · 9.3/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests storage permission to save local settings, and host access to steamdb.info, steamcommunity.com, and all subdomains of steampowered.com. This allows it to read and modify content on those Steam-related pages, which is necessary to overlay SteamDB data like price history and ratings directly onto the Steam store and community interfaces. For a tool that enhances Steam, this scope is expected and tightly focused.
Extensions that interact with storefronts or account-based sites can potentially access sensitive information like purchase details or session data. While SteamDB is widely trusted, users should always be cautious with any extension that has host access to sites where they log in. A typical risk for popular extensions is impersonation by copycats, so installing from the official store listing and verifying the publisher name is important.
The fact sheet shows a strong safety profile overall. The weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity (60%), which may reflect limited public verification of the developer, but this is common for community-driven projects. The strongest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership (100%), indicating the extension is actively updated and its ownership is well-established, reducing the risk of abandonment or takeover.
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 SteamDB?
- Publisher steamdb.info
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, SteamDB scores higher on safety than 98% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
SteamDB FAQ
- Is SteamDB safe?
- SteamDB earns a safety grade of A (92.2/100) 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 SteamDB?
- SteamDB is operated by steamdb.info.
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