Is Tabox - Tab Manager, Save & Share Tab Groups Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Tabox - Tab Manager, Save & Share Tab Groups earns a safety grade A, 84.4 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
84.4/100
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
Tabox - Tab Manager, Save & Share Tab Groups earns a safety grade of A (84.4/100), 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, Tabox - Tab Manager, Save & Share Tab Groups comes through cleanly. 30,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 3.7/5 from 177 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-10-13. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Tabox - Tab Manager, Save & Share Tab Groups'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 | 85% · 21.2/25 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 | 66% · 6.6/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests broad permissions that allow it to read all open tabs, their URLs, and tab groups, manage tab sessions, and restore recently closed windows. Combined with storage and “identity” access to Google APIs, it can save and sync your tab collections across devices using your Google account. These capabilities are normal for a feature-rich tab manager that saves and shares groups, but they do grant deep visibility into your browsing activity.
For tab managers in general, a key safety consideration is that the tool can access every open webpage, meaning any data breach or misuse could expose your full browsing session history. Enabling cloud sync increases that risk. Users should be aware of what data is stored online and check privacy policies carefully. The developer’s declaration that data is not sold is a good sign, but such statements are self-reported and not independently verified.
The strongest dimension in our assessment is Maintenance & Ownership, with a perfect score, indicating active upkeep and clear code ownership. The weakest is Publisher & Identity, which scored only 60%, meaning there is limited public information to verify the developer’s trustworthiness. For a tool with such extensive permissions, it is wise to ensure you have the official version from the Chrome Web Store and to review user feedback for any concerning patterns.
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 Tabox - Tab Manager, Save & Share Tab Groups?
- Publisher tabox.co
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, Tabox - Tab Manager, Save & Share Tab Groups scores higher on safety than 80% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Tabox - Tab Manager, Save & Share Tab Groups FAQ
- Is Tabox - Tab Manager, Save & Share Tab Groups safe?
- Tabox - Tab Manager, Save & Share Tab Groups earns a safety grade of A (84.4/100) 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 Tabox - Tab Manager, Save & Share Tab Groups?
- Tabox - Tab Manager, Save & Share Tab Groups is operated by tabox.co.
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