Is The Great-er Tab Discarder Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: The Great-er Tab Discarder earns a safety grade B, 75.4 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
75.4/100
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
The Great-er Tab Discarder earns a safety grade of B (75.4/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Permissions & Access (90%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (30%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, The Great-er Tab Discarder looks broadly trustworthy. 10,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.3/5 from 49 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2025-06-06. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open The Great-er Tab Discarder'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 2 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 90% · 22.5/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 30% · 2.3/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 74% · 7.4/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
The “tabs” permission lets this extension see URLs and titles of all open tabs, and discard or modify them. Combined with “storage” (to save settings), “contextMenus” (for right-click actions), “alarms” (for timed discarding), and “favicon” (to read tab icons), the permission set is focused and highly typical for a tab suspender. It does not request access to browsing history, cookies, or data on websites you visit.
Tab management tools inherently see every open tab’s address. A careful user should prefer extensions that are open-source and maintained by a transparent developer, as any extension with “tabs” could theoretically log URLs. This extension is published under a GitHub account, which suggests the code is publicly reviewable. Always check that the privacy policy is clear about data handling; the developer has declared that data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes.
Our assessment shows a strong Permissions & Access score (90%), reflecting appropriate, minimal permissions. In contrast, the Maintenance & Ownership score is low (30%), hinting that the project may have infrequent updates or limited long‑term commitment from the publisher. While the extension was recently updated, this lower score suggests a risk that future browser changes or security issues might not be addressed promptly.
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 The Great-er Tab Discarder?
- Publisher github.com / rkodey
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, The Great-er Tab Discarder scores higher on safety than 60% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Tab Management extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
The Great-er Tab Discarder FAQ
- Is The Great-er Tab Discarder safe?
- The Great-er Tab Discarder earns a safety grade of B (75.4/100) 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 The Great-er Tab Discarder?
- The Great-er Tab Discarder is operated by github.com / rkodey.
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