Is The RSS Aggregator Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: The RSS Aggregator earns a safety grade B, 68.5 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
68.5/100
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 RSS Aggregator earns a safety grade of B (68.5/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (85%). The weakest is Permissions & Access (52%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, The RSS Aggregator looks broadly trustworthy. 10,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.4/5 from 532 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2025-12-29. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open The RSS Aggregator's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other rss feed readers 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 | 52% · 12.9/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 85% · 6.4/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 83% · 8.3/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests a broad set of permissions that go beyond what a typical RSS reader needs. The host permission combined with scripting, webRequest, and tabs means it can read and potentially modify content on any website you visit. While an RSS reader might use some of these to fetch feeds or detect feeds on pages, the scope here is unusually wide and gives the extension significant control over your browsing activity.
RSS readers generally need access to feed URLs you add and may request storage for saving articles. A careful user should know that extensions in this category with extensive permissions could theoretically monitor browsing habits or inject content into pages. It is wise to verify that an RSS reader only accesses sites you explicitly configure it to monitor, rather than all URLs by default.
The fact sheet shows a strong Maintenance & Ownership score, indicating the extension is actively updated, which is a positive sign for security patching. However, the Permissions & Access dimension is the weakest point, reflecting the high level of access granted relative to the extension's core function. The developer's stated privacy practices are clear, but the technical capability remains broad.
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 RSS Aggregator?
- Publisher holden321
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 3 RSS Feed Readers extensions we track, The RSS Aggregator scores higher on safety than 67% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed RSS Feed Readers extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
The RSS Aggregator FAQ
- Is The RSS Aggregator safe?
- The RSS Aggregator earns a safety grade of B (68.5/100) 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 RSS Aggregator?
- The RSS Aggregator is operated by holden321.
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