Is Toby: Tab Manager & Session Saver Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

As a tab manager and session saver, Toby requests permissions typical for its category: "tabs" to read and manage open tabs, "storage" and "unlimitedStorage" to save sessions locally, "contextMenus" for right-click options, and "sidePanel" for a sidebar interface. The "declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess" and "cookies" permissions are limited to its own domain (gettoby.com), which suggests the extension may sync data with an associated web service. The developer's privacy disclosure states it collects personally identifiable information, web history, user activity, and website content — data that a cloud-syncing tab manager might reasonably handle.

Users should be aware that any tab manager with broad tab access can potentially see the URLs and titles of all open pages. When an extension syncs data to an external service, the security of that data depends on the developer's practices. The publisher's declared data collection includes sensitive browsing information, though they state it is not sold or used for unrelated purposes. The limited host access is a positive sign, as the extension does not request permission to read or modify data on arbitrary websites.

Our assessment highlights a weaker Publisher & Identity score (60%), indicating limited publicly available information about Launch Labs INC, which may give cautious users pause. On the other hand, the Maintenance & Ownership score is perfect (100%), reflecting recent updates and active upkeep. With an overall score of 78.62 (B), the extension appears functional and maintained, but users should consider the publisher transparency and the extent of data collection before installing.