Screenwise Meter

Extension for market research panel members

The Screenwise Meter extension is designed exclusively for registered members of Google's Screenwise research panels. It verifies panelist status by checking Google account login and collects activity data to support Google's market research initiatives. Intended only for authorized panelists, this extension helps Google gather insights on technology usage, media consumption, and Google product interaction.

As part of Google's Screenwise Panel program, volunteers participate by sharing activity data in exchange for compensation, under clear agreements about their involvement. This secure, specialized extension ensures that only verified users contribute to meaningful market research, supporting advancements in technology and user experience. For more information, panelists can visit the official research membership pages.

By:: Google LLC
Users:: 5,815+ -183
Rating:: 3.10
(16)
Version:: 7.31.0.0 (Last updated: 2025-01-06)
Creation date:: 2021-11-29
Risk:: High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: alarms
cookies
declarativeNetRequest
webRequest
webNavigation
storage
Host permissions:: http://*/*
https://*/*
Size:: 282.17K
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Edge Add-on Store
Updated:: 19 hours ago

Ranking

# 2,139

Other rankings

#831 in Productivity ▼ 6

#25 in panel keyword 27

#30 in member keyword 10 ▲ 1

#42 in research keyword 29 ▲ 1

#129 in register keyword 13

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Other platforms

Screenwise Meter - Beta (v2024.12.04.0)

275 3.50

(2)

Screenwise Meter (v9.6.2)

278,273+ 3.90

(4,400)

User reviews

Users appreciate Screenwise Meter for its good rewards and ease of use in monitoring internet and TV usage. However, many report frequent sign-in problems, connectivity interruptions, and difficulties with app functionality especially after updates. Although the purpose is seen as positive, frustrations exist around slow reward earning and issues with detected routers.

Pros

Provides good rewards such as Visa and Amazon gift cards
Allows monitoring of internet and TV usage across multiple devices
Easy and fun to use for earning rewards
Has a positive purpose related to sustainable internet and mobile use

Cons

Frequent sign-in issues and difficulty staying logged in
App often does not work properly with certain email addresses or browsers
Earning rewards has become slower and more difficult
Connectivity issues causing interruptions and frustration
App detects additional routers causing forced disconnects

Recent reviews

Not sure if anyone looks at these reviews but my husband does not use the laptop so why should he sign in

by Ruth, 2025-03-06

Having used this app for a long while now I find it un obtrusive and really good to be able to provide the info that makes viewing,mobile and internet use sustanable to others. Keep up the good work....

by Rob, 2022-02-01

i am leaving cant even log in for over a month i wanted to use the rewards for Christmas but nothing a total waste of time

by Mary, 2021-12-09

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Screenwise Meter requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Screenwise Meter has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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