Is Firefox Relay Safe?

Firefox Relay — Nerq Trust Score 55.0/100 (C grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-05-31.

Use Firefox Relay with some caution. Firefox Relay 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 Firefox Relay safe?

CAUTION — Firefox Relay 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.

Security Analysis → Firefox Relay Privacy Report →

What is Firefox Relay's trust score?

Firefox Relay 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.

Security
90
Popularity
45

What are the key security findings for Firefox Relay?

Firefox Relay'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: 45/100 — Firefox Add-ons

What is Firefox Relay and who maintains it?

AuthorFirefox
CategoryFirefox Add-ons
SourceN/A

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Safety Guide: Firefox Relay

What is Firefox Relay?

Firefox Relay is a Firefox add-on — Firefox Relay lets you generate email aliases that forward to your real inbox. Use it to hide your real email address and protect yourself from hackers and unwanted mail..

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=Firefox Relay

Key Safety Concerns for Firefox add-on

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

Trust Assessment

Firefox Relay 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

Detailed Score Analysis

DimensionScore
Security90/100
Maintenance50/100
Popularity45/100
Quality40/100
Community35/100

Based on 5 dimensions. Data from addons.mozilla.org metadata, permissions analysis, and source code availability.

What data does Firefox Relay collect?

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

Full analysis: Firefox Relay Privacy Report · Privacy review

Is Firefox Relay 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: Firefox Relay Security Report

How we calculated this score

Firefox Relay'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 31, 2026. Data version: 1.0.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Firefox Relay Safe?
Use with some caution. Firefox Relay with a Nerq Trust Score of 55.0/100 (C). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (45/100).
What is Firefox Relay's trust score?
Firefox Relay: 55.0/100 (C). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (45/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=Firefox Relay
What are safer alternatives to Firefox Relay?
In the Firefox Add-ons category, more Firefox add-ons are being analyzed — check back soon. Firefox Relay scores 55.0/100.
What permissions does Firefox Relay need?
Review Firefox Relay's requested permissions carefully. Extensions requesting broad data access carry the highest risk. Current trust score: 55.0/100.
Is Firefox Relay open source?
Firefox Relay 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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