Web Developer Tools extension

Security at a glance

Elevated riskSafety score 52/100146 findings

Describes the Firefox listing; other stores are scanned separately and can score differently. Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

See the full security report

Firefox listing ID: web-developer-tools-dev

Permissions (8)

  • Access to all websites
  • Execute scripts in pages
  • View open tabs

Frequently asked questions

Is Web Developer Tools safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Web Developer Tools at 52/100 (elevated risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Web Developer Tools require?

Web Developer Tools requests 8 permissions. The most significant: Access to all websites, Execute scripts in pages, View open tabs. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Web Developer Tools?

Web Developer Tools is published by SessionManager.net. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.