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 | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 45% · 11.2/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 93% · 14.8/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 10% · 0.8/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 84% · 8.4/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
Weava Highlighter requests broad access to read and change data on all websites you visit, including local PDF files. This is normal for a highlighting and annotation tool, as it needs to inject its interface into pages and save your highlights. The permission to use the "webRequest" API allows it to observe network requests, which can be used to detect PDF files for annotation. The host permissions for Amazon S3 storage are likely used to sync your data across devices.
For any productivity extension that can read page content, a careful user should be aware that it could technically access sensitive information displayed in the browser, such as private messages or financial data. While this extension's developer declares they collect website content and do not sell it, the broad host permissions mean you are trusting the publisher with everything you view online. It is wise to review an extension's privacy policy to understand exactly what data is collected and how it is used.
Based on the fact sheet, this extension's strongest dimension is Data & Privacy, reflecting the developer's clear declarations about data handling. The weakest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, which suggests potential concerns about how actively the extension is updated or the transparency of the company behind it. This is a factor to consider for long-term reliability and security.
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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