Is Web Scraper Safe?

Web Scraper — Nerq Trust Score 48.2/100 (D grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-07-15.

Exercise caution with Web Scraper. Web Scraper is a Chrome extension with a Nerq Trust Score of 48.2/100 (D), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 0/100. Data sourced from Chrome Web Store metadata, permissions analysis, developer verification, and update history. Last updated: 2026-04-12. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Web Scraper safe?

NO — USE WITH CAUTION — Web Scraper has a Nerq Trust Score of 48.2/100 (D). It has below-average trust signals with significant gaps in security, maintenance, or documentation. Not recommended for production use without thorough manual review and additional security measures.

Security Analysis → Web Scraper Privacy Report →

What is Web Scraper's trust score?

Web Scraper has a Nerq Trust Score of 48.2/100, earning a D grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
0

What are the key security findings for Web Scraper?

Web Scraper's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 0/100 — Chrome Web Store

What is Web Scraper and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryChrome Extensions
SourceN/A

Web Scraper Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

Web Scraper
53/100 · firefox
web-scraper
48/100 · crates

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Safety Guide: Web Scraper

What is Web Scraper?

Web Scraper is a Chrome extension — Point-and-click web scraping. Build scrapers visually with CSS selectors..

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=Web Scraper

Key Safety Concerns for Chrome extension

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

Trust Assessment

Web Scraper has a Nerq Trust Score of 48/100 (D) 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

Detailed Score Analysis

DimensionScore
Security90/100
Maintenance50/100
Popularity0/100
Quality40/100
Community35/100

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

What data does Web Scraper collect?

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

Full analysis: Web Scraper Privacy Report · Privacy review

Is Web Scraper secure?

Security score: 90/100. This meets the recommended security threshold for production use.

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

Full analysis: Web Scraper Security Report

Web Scraper Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

Web Scraper (firefox, 53/100)web-scraper (crates, 48/100)

How we calculated this score

Web Scraper's trust score of 48.2/100 (D) 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 (0/100), 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.

This page was last reviewed on July 15, 2026. Data version: 1.0.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Web Scraper Safe?
Exercise caution. Web Scraper with a Nerq Trust Score of 48.2/100 (D). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (0/100).
What is Web Scraper's trust score?
Web Scraper: 48.2/100 (D). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (0/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=Web Scraper
What are safer alternatives to Web Scraper?
In the Chrome Extensions category, more Chrome extensions are being analyzed — check back soon. Web Scraper scores 48.2/100.
What permissions does Web Scraper need?
Review Web Scraper's requested permissions carefully. Extensions requesting broad data access carry the highest risk. Current trust score: 48.2/100.
Is Web Scraper's publisher verified?
Web Scraper has not reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70. Additional due diligence is recommended.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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

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