# Avira Browser Safety

> Avira Browser Safety helps identify internet addresses that are harmful to your system when you are browsing the web and protects your privacy by preventing invisible trackers.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/avira-browser-safety](https://chrome-stats.com/d/avira-browser-safety)

## Overview

- **ID:** `avira-browser-safety`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Avira
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 61,246
- **Weekly downloads:** 400
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (466 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2.7.23601
- **Last updated:** 2022-04-29
- **First published:** 2014-04-01
- **Size:** 1.74 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/avira-browser-safety/)
- **Website:** [https://www.avira.com/support](https://www.avira.com/support)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/avira-browser-safety/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/avira-browser-safety/privacy/)

## Description

Avira Browser Safety is a powerful Chrome extension designed to protect users from malicious websites and invisible trackers while browsing the internet. It helps you surf securely by blocking over 100 million harmful sites and shielding your identity from phishing and spam attacks. The extension also prevents potentially unwanted applications from being downloaded, ensuring a safer web experience.

Beyond security, Avira Browser Safety enhances privacy by stopping thousands of ad networks from tracking your online activities, while allowing access to favorite web services without interruption. It improves your search experience by highlighting infected sites and preventing hijacking to malicious search engines. An optional safe deals feature helps users compare prices from secure websites, supporting informed shopping decisions. Avira ensures privacy by processing only anonymized data in compliance with its privacy policy and user agreements.

## Rankings

- #293 — Overall
- #72 — Privacy & Security
- #5 — browser
- #9 — chrome browser
- #11 — browser tab
- #16 — safe

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `webRequest`
- `cookies`
- `unlimitedStorage`
- `http://*/*`
- `https://*/*`
- `webNavigation`
- `webRequestBlocking`

### Content script matches

- `*`
- `*.avira.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.

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## Review summary

Users appreciate Avira Browser Safety for its effectiveness in maintaining online safety and reliability, with most reporting no issues and expressing satisfaction. However, a recurring complaint is its tendency to block desired websites without providing straightforward options to allow them, which can hinder browsing experience.

### Pros

- Effective in keeping users safe online
- Generally reliable with no noticeable problems
- Positive user feedback indicating satisfaction with the app

### Cons

- Blocks sites users want to visit without easy settings to whitelist them

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/avira-browser-safety)