Is Photon Safe?

Photon — Nerq Trust Score 28.8/100 (F grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has significant safety risks. Last updated: 2026-03-31.

Photon has significant trust concerns. Photon is a Chrome extension with a Nerq Trust Score of 28.8/100 (F), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 65/100. Popularity: 5/100. Data sourced from Chrome Web Store metadata, permissions analysis, developer verification, and update history. Last updated: 2026-03-31. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Photon safe?

NO — USE WITH CAUTION — Photon has a Nerq Trust Score of 28.8/100 (F). 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.

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What is Photon's trust score?

Photon has a Nerq Trust Score of 28.8/100, earning a F grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
65
Popularity
5

What are the key security findings for Photon?

Photon's strongest signal is security at 65/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

Security score: 65/100 (moderate)
Popularity: 5/100 — Chrome Web Store

What is Photon and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
Categorychrome
SourceN/A

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Safety Guide: Photon

What is Photon?

Photon is a Chrome extension — Chrome extension: photon.

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=photon

Key Safety Concerns for Chrome extensions

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

Trust Assessment

Photon has a Nerq Trust Score of 29/100 (F) 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Photon safe?
Significant trust concerns. photon has a Nerq Trust Score of 28.8/100 (F). Strongest signal: security (65/100). Score based on security (65/100), popularity (5/100).
What is Photon's trust score?
photon: 28.8/100 (F). Score based on: security (65/100), popularity (5/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=photon
What are safer alternatives to Photon?
In the chrome category, more Chrome extensions are being analyzed — check back soon. photon scores 28.8/100.
What permissions does Photon need?
Review Photon's requested permissions carefully. Extensions requesting 'Read and change all data on all websites' carry the highest risk. Current trust score: 28.8/100.
Is Photon's publisher verified?
Photon has a trust score of 28.8/100 (F). Below Nerq Verified threshold — conduct additional review.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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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