Is Tab Suspender by Workona Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Tab Suspender by Workona earns a safety grade B, 75.2 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
75.2/100
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
Tab Suspender by Workona earns a safety grade of B (75.2/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Data & Privacy (100%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (30%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Tab Suspender by Workona looks broadly trustworthy. 30,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.0/5 from 333 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2024-06-18. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Tab Suspender by Workona's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other tab management 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 | 78% · 19.6/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 30% · 2.3/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 74% · 7.4/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests the tabs, history, alarms, and storage permissions, along with host access limited to workona.com and its subdomains. The tabs permission allows it to see URLs and titles of all open tabs, which is normal for a tab suspender. The history permission gives it the ability to read and modify your browsing history — a broader capability than many tab suspend tools require, possibly used for session restoration or state syncing. Host access is confined to the developer’s own domains, so it cannot read data on other websites you visit.
Tab management extensions typically need wide visibility into open tabs, which means they can collect a detailed record of your browsing activity if the developer were to misuse that access. A careful user should verify that a publisher is trustworthy and that the extension is actively maintained. The developer’s declared privacy practices for this extension state that data is not sold, not used for creditworthiness, and not used for unrelated purposes, which is positive.
The fact sheet shows a perfect score in the Data & Privacy dimension, reflecting the developer’s clear and protective privacy claims. The weakest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, which can signal infrequent updates or potential uncertainty about long-term support — a factor worth weighing for an extension that runs with powerful permissions.
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 Suspender by Workona?
- Publisher Workona Inc.
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 10 Tab Management extensions we track, Tab Suspender by Workona scores higher on safety than 40% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Tab Management extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Tab Suspender by Workona FAQ
- Is Tab Suspender by Workona safe?
- Tab Suspender by Workona earns a safety grade of B (75.2/100) 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 Tab Suspender by Workona?
- Tab Suspender by Workona is operated by Workona Inc..
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