Is React Devtools Safe?

React Devtools — Nerq Trust Score 61.8/100 (C+ grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-04-12

React Devtools is a Chrome extension with a Nerq Trust Score of 61.8/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-04-12 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 90/100. Data sourced from Chrome Web Store metadata, permissions analysis, developer verification, and update history. Last updated: 2026-04-12. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is React Devtools safe?

Trust Score Breakdown — React Devtools has a Nerq Trust Score of 61.8/100 (C+). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-04-12).

Security Analysis → React Devtools Privacy Report →

What is React Devtools's trust score?

React Devtools has a Nerq Trust Score of 61.8/100, earning a C+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
90

What are the key security findings for React Devtools?

React Devtools's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 90/100 — Chrome Web Store

What is React Devtools and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryChrome Extensions
SourceN/A

React Devtools Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

React Developer Tools
55/100 · firefox

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Safety Guide: React Devtools

What is React Devtools?

React Devtools is a Chrome extension — React DevTools — Chrome extension (developer).

How to Verify Safety

Review permissions carefully. 'Read all data on all websites' is high risk.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Chrome extension

When evaluating any Chrome extension, watch for: excessive permissions, data harvesting, permission creep.

Measured Signals

React Devtools has a Nerq Trust Score of 62/100 (C+). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Detailed Score Analysis

DimensionScore
Security90/100
Maintenance50/100
Popularity90/100
Quality40/100
Community35/100

Based on 5 dimensions. Data from Chrome Web Store metadata, permissions analysis, developer verification, and update history.

What data does React Devtools collect?

React Devtools has a privacy score of 90/100. Review the documentation and privacy policy for data handling details.

Full analysis: React Devtools Privacy Report · Privacy review

Is React Devtools secure?

Security score: 90/100 (0-100, higher = fewer measured security issues).

Nerq monitors this entity against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases for ongoing security assessment.

Full analysis: React Devtools Security Report

React Devtools Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

React Developer Tools (firefox, 55/100)

How we calculated this score

React Devtools's trust score of 61.8/100 (C+) is computed from Chrome Web Store metadata, permissions analysis, developer verification, and update history. The score reflects 5 independent dimensions: security (90/100), maintenance (50/100), popularity (90/100), quality (40/100), community (35/100). Each dimension is weighted equally to produce the composite trust score.

Nerq analyzes over 7.5 million entities across 26 registries using the same methodology, enabling direct cross-entity comparison. Scores are updated continuously as new data becomes available.

Signals last measured on April 12, 2026. Data version: 1.0.

Full methodology documentation · Machine-readable data (JSON API)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is React Devtools Safe?
React DevTools with a Nerq Trust Score of 61.8/100 (C+). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (90/100).
What is React Devtools's trust score?
React DevTools: 61.8/100 (C+). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (90/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=React DevTools
What are safer alternatives to React Devtools?
In the Chrome Extensions category, more Chrome extensions are being analyzed — check back soon. React DevTools scores 61.8/100.
What permissions does React Devtools need?
Review React Devtools's requested permissions carefully. Extensions requesting broad data access carry the highest risk. Current trust score: 61.8/100.
Is React Devtools's publisher verified?
React Devtools has a Nerq Trust Score of 61.8/100 (C+), measured 2026-04-12. Review the signal breakdown above against your own requirements.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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