Is Toggle JavaScript Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Toggle JavaScript earns a safety grade B, 78.4 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
78.4/100
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
Toggle JavaScript earns a safety grade of B (78.4/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Permissions & Access (100%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (10%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Toggle JavaScript looks broadly trustworthy. 200,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.2/5 from 203 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2022-05-18. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Toggle JavaScript'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 | 100% · 25/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 10% · 0.8/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 84% · 8.4/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests only the "contentSettings" and "storage" permissions. The contentSettings permission allows it to toggle JavaScript execution on or off for websites, which is its core function. The storage permission lets it save your preferences. This is a minimal and expected permission set for a JavaScript toggle tool, and the Permissions & Access dimension received a perfect score.
For a general browser utility like this, typical safety considerations are less about data theft and more about reliability. A careful user should know that disabling JavaScript can break many sites, and that any extension capable of modifying content settings should come from a trustworthy source. Because this extension has not been updated since May 2022, it may not receive fixes for future browser changes or security issues, which is a common risk with unmaintained software.
The fact sheet shows a strong Permissions & Access score, confirming the extension sticks to its stated purpose without overreach. However, the Maintenance & Ownership dimension is very low, reflecting the long gap since the last update and a modest publisher identity score. This suggests that while the extension is safe in principle, its lack of recent upkeep could pose a future compatibility or security risk.
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 Toggle JavaScript?
- Publisher dsmith
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, Toggle JavaScript scores higher on safety than 58% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Toggle JavaScript FAQ
- Is Toggle JavaScript safe?
- Toggle JavaScript earns a safety grade of B (78.4/100) 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 Toggle JavaScript?
- Toggle JavaScript is operated by dsmith.
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