Is Authenticator Safe?
Authenticator — Nerq Trust Score 55.0/100 (C grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-05-14.
Use Authenticator with some caution. Authenticator is a Firefox extension with a Nerq Trust Score of 55.0/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 45/100. Data sourced from addons.mozilla.org metadata, permissions analysis, and source code availability. Last updated: 2026-04-12. Machine-readable data (JSON).
Is Authenticator safe?
CAUTION — Authenticator has a Nerq Trust Score of 55.0/100 (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.
What is Authenticator's trust score?
Authenticator has a Nerq Trust Score of 55.0/100, earning a C grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.
What are the key security findings for Authenticator?
Authenticator'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+.
What is Authenticator and who maintains it?
| Author | mymindstorm |
| Category | Firefox Add-ons |
| Source | N/A |
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Safety Guide: Authenticator
What is Authenticator?
Authenticator is a Firefox add-on — Authenticator generates 2-Step Verification codes in your browser..
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=Authenticator
Key Safety Concerns for Firefox add-on
When evaluating any Firefox add-on, watch for: excessive permissions, data harvesting.
Trust Assessment
Authenticator has a Nerq Trust Score of 55/100 (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
- Authenticator has a Trust Score of 55/100 (C).
- Review carefully before use — below trust threshold.
- Always verify independently using the Nerq API.
Detailed Score Analysis
| Dimension | Score |
|---|---|
| Security | 90/100 |
| Maintenance | 50/100 |
| Popularity | 45/100 |
| Quality | 40/100 |
| Community | 35/100 |
Based on 5 dimensions. Data from addons.mozilla.org metadata, permissions analysis, and source code availability.
What data does Authenticator collect?
Authenticator has a privacy score of 90/100. Review the documentation and privacy policy for data handling details.
Full analysis: Authenticator Privacy Report · Privacy review
Is Authenticator 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: Authenticator Security Report
Authenticator Across Platforms
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How we calculated this score
Authenticator's trust score of 55.0/100 (C) is computed from addons.mozilla.org metadata, permissions analysis, and source code availability. The score reflects 5 independent dimensions: security (90/100), maintenance (50/100), popularity (45/100), 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 May 14, 2026. Data version: 1.0.
Full methodology documentation · Machine-readable data (JSON API)
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