Is Nightwatch Safe? Trust Analysis 2026

Nerq Trust Intelligence

Is Nightwatch Safe?

Nightwatch is a Node.js package with a Nerq Trust Score of 80.8/100 (A-). It is recommended for production use. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 60/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-24. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Nightwatch safe?

YES — Nightwatch has a Nerq Trust Score of 80.8/100 (A-). It meets Nerq's trust threshold with strong signals across security, maintenance, and community adoption. Recommended for production use — review the full report below for specific considerations.

Trust Score Breakdown

Security

90

Popularity

60

Key Findings

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)

⚠Popularity: 60/100 — community adoption

Details

Author	garg3133
Category	npm
Source	N/A

Safety Guide: Nightwatch

What is Nightwatch?

Nightwatch is a Node.js package — Easy to use Node.js based end-to-end testing solution for web applications using the W3C WebDriver API..

How to Verify Safety

Run npm audit to check for vulnerabilities. Review the package's GitHub repository for recent commits.

You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=nightwatch

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js packages

When evaluating any Node.js package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious packages, typosquatting.

Trust Assessment

Nightwatch has a Nerq Trust Score of 81/100 (A-) and meets Nerq trust threshold. This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Nightwatch has a Trust Score of 81/100 (A-).
Recommended for use — passes trust threshold.
Always verify independently using the Nerq API.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nightwatch safe to use?

nightwatch has a Nerq Trust Score of 80.8/100 (A-). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Nerq Verified — meets the 70+ trust threshold. Score based on security (90/100), popularity (60/100).

What is Nightwatch's trust score?

nightwatch: 80.8/100 (A-). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (60/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=nightwatch

What are safer alternatives to Nightwatch?

In the npm category, more Node.js packages are being analyzed — check back soon. nightwatch scores 80.8/100.

Does Nightwatch have known vulnerabilities?

Nerq checks Nightwatch against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases. Current security score: 90/100. Run your package manager's audit command for the latest findings.

How actively maintained is Nightwatch?

Nightwatch has a trust score of 80.8/100 (A-). Meets Nerq Verified threshold.

API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated assessments based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements or guarantees. Always conduct your own due diligence.