Is Tab Resize - split screen layouts Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests permissions to access and manage your open tabs, read your screen layout details, and store settings locally. The “tabs” permission allows it to see your tab titles and arrange them into split-screen layouts, which is central to its function. “system.display” lets it detect monitor sizes and positions so it can accurately position windows. “storage” is for saving your layout preferences, and “favicon” lets it show tab icons. These capabilities are typical for a window and tab management tool and do not grant access to page content itself.

Extensions that rearrange browser windows and tabs generally operate with significant control over your browsing session. A careful user should verify that such tools come from a trustworthy source, as malicious clones can sometimes abuse similar permissions to trick users or monitor behaviour. This extension’s developer discloses collecting “User activity” data, so it is wise to review the privacy policy linked on its store page to understand exactly what information is recorded.

The strongest safety dimension for this extension is Data & Privacy, suggesting responsible handling of user data and adherence to declared practices. However, the weakest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership. A very low score there may indicate limited transparency about the publisher and potential concerns about the extension’s long-term support and security upkeep. While the recent update is a positive sign, a careful user should consider whether ongoing maintenance is likely.