Is Weava Highlighter - PDF & Web Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Weava Highlighter - PDF & Web earns a safety grade B, 60.1 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
60.1/100
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
Weava Highlighter - PDF & Web earns a safety grade of B (60.1/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Data & Privacy (93%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (10%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Weava Highlighter - PDF & Web looks broadly trustworthy. 200,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.0/5 from 2,800 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2024-02-06. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Weava Highlighter - PDF & Web's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other productivity 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 | 45% · 11.2/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 93% · 14.8/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 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
The extension asks for access to all websites you visit, local PDF files, and the ability to run scripts and observe network requests. This is typical for a browser‑based highlighter and annotation tool that needs to modify pages and sync your highlights, but it also means it can see and potentially alter everything you browse.
Productivity tools with such broad access rely on the publisher's trustworthiness. The developer declares it collects website content for functionality, and states data is not sold or misused. Users should be aware that any extension reading page content could technically capture private information on banking or email sites if not properly scoped.
The safety analysis highlights a strong Data & Privacy score (93%), but a low Maintenance & Ownership score (10%). This suggests the privacy policy is clear, while update frequency and publisher verification may be weaker—a consideration for users who value ongoing security maintenance.
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 Weava Highlighter - PDF & Web?
- Publisher Weavatools Limited
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 25 Productivity extensions we track, Weava Highlighter - PDF & Web has one of the lowest safety scores.
Computed from our own database of assessed Productivity extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Weava Highlighter - PDF & Web FAQ
- Is Weava Highlighter - PDF & Web safe?
- Weava Highlighter - PDF & Web earns a safety grade of B (60.1/100) 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 Weava Highlighter - PDF & Web?
- Weava Highlighter - PDF & Web is operated by Weavatools Limited.
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