SafeBrowser

View web pages you're not sure you trust safely. SafeBrowser is an intelligent blocker of javascript, java applets, flash and ads
What is SafeBrowser?
SafeBrowser is a revolutionary Chrome extension that provides enhanced security while browsing. It efficiently blocks potentially harmful elements like java scripts, Java applets, flash and ads. SafeBrowser's advanced feature protects users by removing potentially dangerous content from lesser-known sites and provides detailed information about the website you are viewing and its third-party servers. It also offers the option to view pages in a normal browser after ensuring their safety and respects your privacy by not recording your browsing history. It also includes a free trial that grants 50MB per month.

Extension stats

Users: 6,000+
Rating: 3.67 (126)
Version: 1.4.1 (Last updated: 2015-07-18)
Creation date: 2015-07-18
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 35.02K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Protected browsing with SafeBrowser

An estimated 1 in 10 web servers are infected with malware (viruses, worms and trojan horses), and your antivirus application is powerless to stop these viruses infecting your computer. Research has shown that antivirus applications only detect about 20% of modern malware.

Landing on a compromised server means risking downloading malware that logs your keystrokes, steals your passwords and credit card data, encrypts your files and then demands a ransom, sends junk email to your contacts or turns your PC into a bot (an automated device used to attack other PCs or servers).

Every time you browse you take unknowing risks if you browse unprotected. SafeBrowser is a highly innovative, patent pending new service that allows you to view the smaller less well known sites in a protected way, with all scripts, applets, flash and activex controls removed and reported on.

SafeBrowser not only tells you the category and reputation of the website you are viewing, but the category and reputation of the 3rd party servers and redirected servers the sites pages are also accessing. Sometimes its these 3rd party servers that are the source of the malware. SafeBrowser is the only service in the world that can do this.

Shortened URLs such as bit.ly and goo.gl have their uses, but they're also a malware author's dream. It's estimated that one in five of the pages behind these shortened URLs have viruses or other malware just waiting to download onto your computer.

SafeBrowser protects your computer because it does all redirection on the server, loads the final redirected page, strips it of anything that could cause harm*, and sends the safe version to your browser.

Once you are satisfied that you are on the site you expected to be, you can always then choose to view that page in a normal browser window.

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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
  • Good functionality when it works
  • Users find it cool
  • Some positive reviews with enthusiasm
Cons
  • No longer supported
  • Doesn't work with link shorteners
  • Email confirmation issues
  • High advertising presence
  • Frequent negative feedback
Most mentioned
  • No longer supported
  • Doesn't work with link shorteners
  • Good
  • ES UN ASCO
  • mala mala muy mala
Recent reviews
Unfortunately this is no longer supported
by Mark D, 2021-04-01

No funciona con ningún sitio de acortadores.
by Ramiro Mejia Lastra, 2019-06-07

200MB pre mount free ??? are you stupid? tor browser let you free life time , just like bankers liars and hypocrite. everyone if you are want to test your stupidity test this occupation.
by A Google user, 2018-09-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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