Is UV Weather Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: UV Weather earns a safety grade A, 89.3 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
89.3/100
Grade A · 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
UV Weather earns a safety grade of A (89.3/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Permissions & Access (100%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, UV Weather comes through cleanly. 100,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.0/5 from 665 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-06-09. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open UV Weather'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 | 93% · 14.8/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 85% · 6.4/7.5 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
UV Weather requests only three permissions: storage (to save settings locally), alarms (to schedule periodic weather updates), and idle (to detect when your device is idle, likely to refresh data without interrupting you). These are minimal and well-aligned with a weather extension’s need to display current conditions. It does not access your browsing history, tabs, or page content, which is why its Permissions & Access score is perfect.
For any weather extension, a key consideration is location data. The developer declares that UV Weather collects your location, which is necessary to provide local forecasts. A careful user should verify that the location is used only for that purpose and not shared unexpectedly. The extension’s privacy practices state that data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes, which is a positive sign, but it’s wise to review these claims periodically.
The strongest dimension in the fact sheet is Permissions & Access, reflecting its restrained permission set. The weakest is Publisher & Identity, which suggests the developer’s background is less transparent. While this does not indicate any wrongdoing, users may want to check the publisher’s website (comfable.com) and community reviews to build confidence. Overall, the extension maintains a high safety grade with no red flags.
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 UV Weather?
- Publisher comfable.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, UV Weather scores higher on safety than 94% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
UV Weather FAQ
- Is UV Weather safe?
- UV Weather earns a safety grade of A (89.3/100) 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 UV Weather?
- UV Weather is operated by comfable.com.
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