Microsoft Defender Browser Protection

Protect yourself against online threats, like phishing and malicious websites, with real-time protection from Microsoft.

Microsoft Defender Browser Protection - Online Security Chrome Extension

Microsoft Defender Browser Protection is a Chrome extension designed to enhance user security online. It's an active tool against online threats such as malicious websites, and phishing attacks. The extension compares potentially harmful links or websites to a regularly updated list of known threats, warning the user if a match is found. It's designed to prevent unwanted downloads and protect sensitive information. Continual updates ensure evolving protection and performance.

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Extension stats

By: https://browserprotection.microsoft.com

Users: 2,000,000+

Rating: 4.16

(615)

Version: 1.664 (Last updated: 2025-02-16)

Creation date: 2020-06-02

Permissions:

tabs
storage
webNavigation

Host permissions:

https://*.smartscreen.microsoft.com/*

Size: 245.76K

Email: bi*****@microsoft.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 211 ▲ 67

Other rankings

#2695 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 20

#1 in browser keyword 37

#3 in microsoft keyword 14

#3 in protect keyword 62

#4 in browser extension keyword 11

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Effective at blocking known threats
Provides an additional layer of security alongside Windows Defender
Low overhead on system performance
Real-time protection
Helps in avoiding potentially dangerous sites

Cons

Frequent false positives on legitimate websites
Installed without user notification
Promotes Microsoft Edge instead of supporting Chrome
Can cause browser navigation issues
Limited functionality compared to paid antivirus software

Most mentioned

False flagging of safe sites as dangerous
Installation without user consent
Promotion of Microsoft Edge
General effectiveness but with major usability issues
Need for whitelisting options

User reviews

cũng ok

cuong cuong, 2025-02-20

круто конечно,но блокирует на рандом. Лучше скачать malwarebytes browserguard. а так норм

Dima Bom, 2024-12-09

works very efficiently and i am free from pop up adds from unwanted sites. I am giving this star and I want it to be improved.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ayush Ranjan, 2024-09-13

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Microsoft Defender Browser Protection requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Microsoft Defender Browser Protection. Use it at your own risk.

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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