Is Tab Deck - Tab/Tab Group Manager Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Tab Deck - Tab/Tab Group Manager earns a safety grade A, 81.1 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
81.1/100
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
Tab Deck - Tab/Tab Group Manager earns a safety grade of A (81.1/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Community Reputation (56%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Tab Deck - Tab/Tab Group Manager comes through cleanly. 6,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 3.8/5 from 153 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-06-11. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Tab Deck - Tab/Tab Group Manager'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 | 85% · 21.2/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 93% · 14.8/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 56% · 5.6/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests the tabs, tabGroups, storage, and contextMenus permissions, along with host access to its own API endpoints. These are typical for a tab and tab group manager: it needs to read and organize your open tabs, save data locally, and sync with its service if you use cloud features. The limited host access means it can only communicate with its own backend, not arbitrary websites.
For any tab manager, a key consideration is that it can see the URLs and titles of all open tabs. This is necessary for its function, but it means you are trusting the developer with a broad view of your browsing activity. The developer states it collects personally identifiable information, so reviewing the privacy policy is advisable. General risks in this category include potential data exposure if the sync service is compromised, or the extension changing hands and becoming less trustworthy over time.
The fact sheet shows a strong Maintenance & Ownership score, indicating the extension is actively updated and the publisher appears established. The weakest dimension is Community Reputation, which may reflect mixed user reviews or a relatively small user base. A careful user might weigh the active upkeep against the lower community confidence when deciding to install.
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 Tab Deck - Tab/Tab Group Manager?
- Publisher tabdeck.so
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, Tab Deck - Tab/Tab Group Manager scores higher on safety than 70% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Tab Deck - Tab/Tab Group Manager FAQ
- Is Tab Deck - Tab/Tab Group Manager safe?
- Tab Deck - Tab/Tab Group Manager earns a safety grade of A (81.1/100) 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 Tab Deck - Tab/Tab Group Manager?
- Tab Deck - Tab/Tab Group Manager is operated by tabdeck.so.
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