Is Tempest Private Search Safe?

Tempest Private Search — Nerq Trust Score 50.5/100 (C- grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-05-03.

Use Tempest Private Search with some caution. Tempest Private Search is a Firefox extension with a Nerq Trust Score of 50.5/100 (C-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 15/100. Data sourced from addons.mozilla.org metadata, permissions analysis, and source code availability. Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Tempest Private Search safe?

CAUTION — Tempest Private Search has a Nerq Trust Score of 50.5/100 (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.

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What is Tempest Private Search's trust score?

Tempest Private Search has a Nerq Trust Score of 50.5/100, earning a C- grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
15

What are the key security findings for Tempest Private Search?

Tempest Private Search'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: 15/100 — Firefox Add-ons

What is Tempest Private Search and who maintains it?

AuthorTempest
CategoryFirefox Add-ons
SourceN/A

Tempest Private Search Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

bubbleup-plugin-build-rollup-buble
57/100 · npm
bubbleup-plugin-build-rollup
56/100 · npm
bubbleup-plugin-build-rollup-umd
55/100 · npm
@tempest/core
48/100 · npm
@tempest/proxy
46/100 · npm

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Safety Guide: Tempest Private Search

What is Tempest Private Search?

Tempest Private Search is a Firefox add-on — The Tempest Firefox Extension allows you to search in complete privacy from any device..

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=Tempest Private Search

Key Safety Concerns for Firefox add-on

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

Trust Assessment

Tempest Private Search has a Nerq Trust Score of 50/100 (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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tempest Private Search Safe?
Use with some caution. Tempest Private Search with a Nerq Trust Score of 50.5/100 (C-). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (15/100).
What is Tempest Private Search's trust score?
Tempest Private Search: 50.5/100 (C-). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (15/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=Tempest Private Search
What are safer alternatives to Tempest Private Search?
In the Firefox Add-ons category, more Firefox add-ons are being analyzed — check back soon. Tempest Private Search scores 50.5/100.
What permissions does Tempest Private Search need?
Review Tempest Private Search's requested permissions carefully. Extensions requesting broad data access carry the highest risk. Current trust score: 50.5/100.
Is Tempest Private Search open source?
Tempest Private Search 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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