Urban Browser Guard

Urban Browser Guard safeguards your online privacy and blocks harmful content, including malicious websites and intrusive ads
What is Urban Browser Guard?
"Urban Browser Guard" is a comprehensive Chrome extension designed to enhance your online security. It blocks access to malicious websites and ads, prevents identity theft, and provides alerts on cryptocurrency mining sites. The extension allows you to clear your cache and history while blocking tracking analytics. Enjoy safe browsing without sacrificing performance, all while protecting your digital footprint and privacy.

Extension stats

By: Urban VPN
Users: 40,000+
Rating: 4.57 (523)
Version: 7.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-09-17)
Creation date: 2020-07-03
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • management
  • alarms
  • storage
  • scripting
  • browsingData
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • https://*.bugsnag.com/*
  • https://*.urban-vpn.com/*
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/*
  • https://ssl.google-analytics.com/*
  • https://google-analytics.com/
  • https://www.google.com/favicon.ico
  • https://www.youtube.com/favicon.ico
  • <all_urls>
  • https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/urban-shield/almalgbpmcfpdaopimbdchdliminoign/reviews/*
  • https://www.urban-vpn.com/thank-you-ext-shield/*
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Size: 1.96M

Other platforms

Urban Shield (v7.1.0)
4.51 (51) 719
Urban Browser Guard (v7.1.0)
4.50 (27) 13,870+
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Extension summary

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Urban Browser Guard Chrome extension adds a security layer that blocks access to malicious websites while filtering out annoying ads and other unwanted content

Urban Browser Guard protects your digital fingerprints from leaking into the wrong hands and prevents identity theft, malware ads, and phishing attempts, whether you’re in a public place or at home.

What does Urban Browser Guard do?

🛡️ Advance browser protection: Blocking access to malicious sites and ads, improving secure browsing and private internet security.

⛏️ Mining Site Alerts: Receive alerts about cryptocurrency mining websites that could compromise your device's performance and security.

🧹 Clear Cache and History: Clear your browser cache and history, ensuring your data stays private.

🚫 Block Analytics Requests: Easily block analytics requests that track your online behavior.

This extension is an all-in-one browser protection solution. You don't need to download additional software—click "Add to Chrome" to install the extension, and you're set to browse freely.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well for basic use
  • Easy to use and great connection
  • Best free VPN used by multiple users
  • Good network speed without lagging
Cons
  • Disconnects frequently after 25 to 60 minutes
  • Issues with social media accounts being blocked
  • Initialization problems preventing startup
Most mentioned
  • Good for VPN use
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Issues with social media access
Recent reviews
love this it works good
by Daryl Port, 2024-09-26

all ok
by Eduardas Šin, 2024-08-14

by RUNIEL CASTILLO, 2024-06-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Urban Browser Guard requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Urban Browser Guard has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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