Is Turn Off the Lights Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Turn Off the Lights earns a safety grade B, 77 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
77/100
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
Turn Off the Lights earns a safety grade of B (77/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Community Reputation (100%). The weakest is Permissions & Access (52%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Turn Off the Lights looks broadly trustworthy. 1,000,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.6/5 from 33,500 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-09-16. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Turn Off the Lights'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 | 52% · 12.9/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 100% · 10/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
Turn Off the Lights asks for permission to read and change data on all websites, along with scripting and tab access. This is normal for an extension that needs to dim the area around videos on any page, but it also means the extension could technically see your browsing activity. Users should be comfortable with that trade-off before installing.
Like any general browser extension with broad host access, there is a risk if the extension is ever taken over by a malicious actor or if the developer’s intentions change. The developer’s privacy disclosures state that data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes, which is reassuring, but such claims are self-reported and not independently verified.
The extension’s strongest safety dimension is Community Reputation (100/100), backed by over a million users and a 4.6-star rating, indicating widespread trust. Its weakest point is Permissions & Access (52/100), due to the extensive access it requires. The extension is actively maintained and uses Manifest V3, which limits some risky practices like remotely hosted code.
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 Turn Off the Lights?
- Publisher https://www.turnoffthelights.com/
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, Turn Off the Lights scores higher on safety than 52% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Turn Off the Lights FAQ
- Is Turn Off the Lights safe?
- Turn Off the Lights earns a safety grade of B (77/100) 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 Turn Off the Lights?
- Turn Off the Lights is operated by https://www.turnoffthelights.com/.
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