Is Recon Safe?

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

Recon 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 Recon safe?

Trust Score Breakdown — Recon 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 Recon's trust score?

Recon 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 Recon?

Recon'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 Recon and who maintains it?

AuthorAditya Anand
CategoryFirefox Add-ons
SourceN/A

Recon Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

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48/100 · crates

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Safety Guide: Recon

What is Recon?

Recon is a Firefox add-on — This web extension is designed to help you search throughout the web in an extremely versatile manner where all you need to do is select a word and then right click to unveil all the searching options.

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=Recon

Key Safety Concerns for Firefox add-on

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

Measured Signals

Recon 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 Recon Safe?
Recon 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 Recon's trust score?
Recon: 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=Recon
What are safer alternatives to Recon?
In the Firefox Add-ons category, more Firefox add-ons are being analyzed — check back soon. Recon scores 50.5/100.
What permissions does Recon need?
Review Recon's requested permissions carefully. Extensions requesting broad data access carry the highest risk. Current trust score: 50.5/100.
Is Recon open source?
Recon 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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