Is Pikachu Safe? Trust Analysis 2026

Nerq Trust Intelligence

Is Pikachu Safe?

Use Pikachu with some caution. Pikachu is a Firefox add-on with a Nerq Trust Score of 50.5/100 (C-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is 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: 2026-03-27. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Pikachu safe?

CAUTION — Pikachu 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.

Trust Score Breakdown

Security

90

Popularity

15

Key Findings

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)

⚠Popularity: 15/100 — Firefox Add-ons

Details

Author	mr_JSm1th
Category	firefox
Source	N/A

Pikachu Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

Pikachu

46/100 · npm

Safety Guide: Pikachu

What is Pikachu?

Pikachu is a Firefox add-on — Pikachu is a short, chubby rodent Pokémon. Try to win in this game!.

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=Pikachu

Key Safety Concerns for Firefox add-ons

When evaluating any Firefox add-on, watch for: excessive permissions, data harvesting.

Trust Assessment

Pikachu 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

Pikachu has a Trust Score of 50/100 (C-).
Review carefully before use — below trust threshold.
Always verify independently using the Nerq API.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pikachu safe?

Use with some caution. Pikachu has a Nerq Trust Score of 50.5/100 (C-). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (15/100).

What is Pikachu's trust score?

Pikachu: 50.5/100 (C-). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (15/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=Pikachu

What are safer alternatives to Pikachu?

In the firefox category, more Firefox add-ons are being analyzed — check back soon. Pikachu scores 50.5/100.

What permissions does Pikachu need?

Review Pikachu's requested permissions carefully. Extensions requesting 'Read and change all data on all websites' carry the highest risk. Current trust score: 50.5/100.

Is Pikachu open source?

Check Pikachu's listing for source code availability. Open-source Firefox add-ons can be independently audited. Trust score: 50.5/100.

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.