YouGov Safe

Name: YouGov Safe
Rating: 2.554263565891473 (258 reviews)
Author: https://yougov.com

YouGov's Chrome extension rewarding panelists for privately sharing their streaming and account-based web activity.

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YouGov Safe is a Chrome extension designed exclusively for YouGov Panel members to securely share their streaming history and account-based web activities. By installing this extension, members earn points as rewards for contributing valuable streaming and browsing data regularly. This private and secure sharing method ensures panelists maintain control over their data while enabling YouGov to gather insightful analytics. With YouGov Safe, users benefit from a seamless, trustworthy way to monetize their streaming behavior and participate actively in market research.

Extension Privacy & Security Productivity Data

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Users:

Rating:

Version:

4.19.0 Last updated: 2025-07-08

Creation date:

2024-03-04

Risk:

Permissions:

alarms
downloads
downloads.ui
history
notifications
scripting
storage
tabs
webRequest

Host permissions:

https://youtube.com/
https://*.youtube.com/*
https://netflix.com/
https://*.netflix.com/*
https://*.apple.com/*
https://*.amazon.com/*
https://*.amazon.de/*
https://*.amazon.es/*
https://*.amazon.fr/*
https://*.amazon.it/*

Size:

1.34MB

Email:

go*****@yougov.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-11

Ranking

# 1,814 ▲ 24

Other platforms

YouGov (v7.6.2.33142)

5,195,807 4.54

(113,416)

User reviews

Users appreciate YouGov Safe's potential to earn points through surveys and syncing data with services like Netflix and YouTube, and the availability of diverse gift cards as rewards. However, many report persistent syncing issues with streaming platforms, repeated installation and connection failures, and inadequate customer support. Account lockouts and unacknowledged complaints exacerbate user dissatisfaction. While some find it helpful and easy to use, widespread technical and support problems significantly hinder the overall experience.

Pros

Allows connection to Netflix and YouTube for rewards.
Enables earning points through surveys and data syncing.
Supports a variety of gift cards for points redemption.
User-friendly survey format, shorter than other sites.
Works well for some users when properly installed and connected.

Cons

Frequently fails to sync with streaming services like YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime.
Users experience installation and connection issues repeatedly.
Poor or non-responsive customer support, with many complaints ignored.
Account lockouts and requirement for ID verification causing user frustration.
Extension often does not register or count points as expected.

Recent reviews

Coś się rzeczywiście popsuło po nie dodaje punktów. Zaczyna liczyc a potem ups coś poszło nie tak

Ra*****, 2025-07-01

No se si funciona o no, lo he intentando muchas veces, pone instalada aun asi no veo beneficios, o sea...

AN*****, 2025-06-23

improvvisamente non funziona più. a sapere cos'è successo

an*****, 2025-06-17

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

YouGov Safe requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Chrome extension may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Chrome extension reputation on Chrome Web Store, the amount of time the Chrome extension has been around, and other signals about the Chrome extension. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Chrome extension.

YouGov Safe may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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