Is Dark Reader Safe?
Dark Reader — Nerq Trust Score 57.2/100 (C grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-05-02.
Use Dark Reader with some caution. Dark Reader is a Firefox extension with a Nerq Trust Score of 57.2/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 60/100. Data sourced from addons.mozilla.org metadata, permissions analysis, and source code availability. Last updated: 2026-04-12. Machine-readable data (JSON).
Is Dark Reader safe?
CAUTION — Dark Reader has a Nerq Trust Score of 57.2/100 (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 Dark Reader's trust score?
Dark Reader has a Nerq Trust Score of 57.2/100, 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 Dark Reader?
Dark Reader'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 Dark Reader and who maintains it?
| Author | Dark Reader Ltd |
| Category | Firefox Add-ons |
| Source | N/A |
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Safety Guide: Dark Reader
What is Dark Reader?
Dark Reader is a Firefox add-on — Dark mode for every website. Take care of your eyes, use dark theme for night and daily browsing..
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=Dark Reader
Key Safety Concerns for Firefox add-on
When evaluating any Firefox add-on, watch for: excessive permissions, data harvesting.
Trust Assessment
Dark Reader has a Nerq Trust Score of 57/100 (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
- Dark Reader has a Trust Score of 57/100 (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 | 60/100 |
| 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 Dark Reader collect?
Dark Reader has a privacy score of 90/100. Review the documentation and privacy policy for data handling details.
Full analysis: Dark Reader Privacy Report · Privacy review
Is Dark Reader 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: Dark Reader Security Report
How we calculated this score
Dark Reader's trust score of 57.2/100 (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 (60/100), 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 02, 2026. Data version: 1.0.
Full methodology documentation · Machine-readable data (JSON API)
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