Is Toast - Bookmark and Tab Manager Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

The extension requests permissions typical for a bookmark and tab manager that offers cloud sync. The tabs permission lets it view and organize your open tabs, storage saves settings locally, and contextMenus adds right-click options. Access to *://*.dotoast.com/* and the cookies permission allow it to authenticate with the developer’s web service for syncing bookmarks and tabs across devices. The activeTab permission grants temporary access to the current page only when you interact with the extension. This scope is generally expected for a syncing tab manager, though the cookies access is narrowly limited to the publisher’s own domain.

Like most tab managers, this extension can see all open tab URLs, which means it could access browsing data if misused or compromised. When an extension syncs data to an external service, you should review the developer’s privacy policy to understand what information is collected and how it is protected. Be aware that developer-declared practices list collection of personally identifiable information and location. Because popular productivity tools are occasionally cloned or repackaged with harmful code, always ensure you installed the extension from the official listing, not a look‑alike.

The strongest safety dimension is Data & Privacy, reflecting thorough developer-declared privacy commitments. However, the weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity, which suggests limited public verification of the publisher’s background or corporate details. A cautious user will weigh these factors and consider whether the syncing functionality justifies trusting the publisher with the declared data types.