Is Base16 Safe?
Base16 — Nerq Trust Score 50.5/100 (C- grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-05-26.
Use Base16 with some caution. Base16 is a Firefox extension with a Nerq Trust Score of 50.5/100 (C-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 15/100. Data sourced from addons.mozilla.org metadata, permissions analysis, and source code availability. Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).
Is Base16 safe?
CAUTION — Base16 has a Nerq Trust Score of 50.5/100 (C-). It has moderate trust signals but shows some areas of concern that warrant attention. Suitable for development use — review security and maintenance signals before production deployment.
What is Base16's trust score?
Base16 has a Nerq Trust Score of 50.5/100, earning a C- grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.
What are the key security findings for Base16?
Base16's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.
What is Base16 and who maintains it?
| Author | grmat |
| Category | Firefox Add-ons |
| Source | N/A |
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What is Base16?
Base16 is a Firefox add-on — base16 themes for the Firefox UI. Note: If the theme isn't applied to newly opened windows, try setting the default Firefox theme (instead of the dark theme) in the customize menu or in about:addons..
How to Verify Safety
Review permissions on addons.mozilla.org. Check if source code is available.
You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=base16
Key Safety Concerns for Firefox add-on
When evaluating any Firefox add-on, watch for: excessive permissions, data harvesting.
Trust Assessment
Base16 has a Nerq Trust Score of 50/100 (C-) and has not yet reached Nerq trust threshold (70+). This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.
Key Takeaways
- Base16 has a Trust Score of 50/100 (C-).
- Review carefully before use — below trust threshold.
- Always verify independently using the Nerq API.
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