Is Reading Time Safe?

Reading Time — Nerq Trust Score 50.5/100 (C- grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22

Reading Time is a Firefox extension with a Nerq Trust Score of 50.5/100 (C-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22 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 Reading Time safe?

Trust Score Breakdown — Reading Time has a Nerq Trust Score of 50.5/100 (C-). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-22).

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What is Reading Time's trust score?

Reading Time 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.

Security
90
Popularity
15

What are the key security findings for Reading Time?

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

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)
⚠Popularity: 15/100 — Firefox Add-ons

What is Reading Time and who maintains it?

AuthorRichard Mills
CategoryFirefox Add-ons
SourceN/A

Reading Time Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

Reading Time
54/100 · wordpress
reading-time
48/100 · npm

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Safety Guide: Reading Time

What is Reading Time?

Reading Time is a Firefox add-on — Displays the estimated reading time for a website in a small popup element. Note: nothing will be displayed if reading time is under 0 minutes, uses estimated reading speed of 200 words per minute..

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=Reading Time

Key Safety Concerns for Firefox add-on

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

Measured Signals

Reading Time has a Nerq Trust Score of 50/100 (C-). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reading Time Safe?
Reading Time with 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 Reading Time's trust score?
Reading Time: 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=Reading Time
What are safer alternatives to Reading Time?
In the Firefox Add-ons category, more Firefox add-ons are being analyzed — check back soon. Reading Time scores 50.5/100.
What permissions does Reading Time need?
Review Reading Time's requested permissions carefully. Extensions requesting broad data access carry the highest risk. Current trust score: 50.5/100.
Is Reading Time open source?
Reading Time has a Nerq Trust Score of 50.5/100 (C-), measured 2026-03-22. Review the signal breakdown above against your own requirements.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated measurements based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements, verdicts, or guarantees of suitability. Always evaluate the signals against your own requirements.

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