TrafficLight

Name: TrafficLight
Rating: 4.424476295479603 (907 reviews)
Author: http://trafficlight.bitdefender.com/

Bitdefender TrafficLight adds a strong and non-intrusive layer of security to your browsing experience.

Download

Install Compare

TrafficLight by Bitdefender integrates advanced security features directly into your browser to protect your online experience without compromising speed or system performance. Leveraging cloud processing and intelligent scanning engines, it offers precise real-time malware and phishing detection to safeguard your browsing sessions.

Key features include real-time scanning of pages visited to detect malware and phishing threats, selective blocking of only harmful page elements rather than entire websites, and unobtrusive design that avoids cluttering your browser interface. Additionally, TrafficLight highlights malicious or fraudulent websites right in your search results, helping you avoid threats before clicking through. This extension ensures robust protection while maintaining a smooth, non-intrusive browsing experience.

Extension Privacy & Security Productivity

By:

http://trafficlight.bitdefender.com/

Users:

1,000,000

Rating:

4.42

(907) 1 new ratings

Version:

3.2.6 Last updated: 2024-07-29

Creation date:

2020-03-11

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
alarms
storage
scripting
webRequest
nativeMessaging

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size:

3.95MB

Email:

ad*****@bitdefender.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-14

Ranking

# 274 ▲ 3

Other rankings

#10 in Privacy & Security

#28 in malware keyword 44 ▲ 4

#173 in interface keyword 13 ▲ 3

#216 in details keyword 79 ▲

#231 in security keyword 70 ▲ 7

Upgrade to see more rankings

User reviews

Bitdefender TrafficLight is praised for effectively blocking malware and phishing sites, offering good protection without slowing down the browser significantly. Users appreciate its ease of use and trustworthy brand backing. However, some report aggressive blocking behavior, false positives, and bugs such as unexpected warning pop-ups or CSS issues. Its full protective capabilities often depend on having the Bitdefender antivirus client installed, limiting standalone use. Additionally, it can struggle with new malicious sites and domain-wide blocking, suggesting room for improvement in detection and flexibility.

Pros

Effective in blocking malicious sites and phishing attempts, providing added protection while browsing.
Lightweight and does not significantly impact browser speed.
Regular updates and good support from Bitdefender.
Trusted brand with good integration alongside Bitdefender antivirus client.
Simple to use with clear warnings and notifications about unsafe websites.

Cons

Some users report false positives or overly aggressive blocking, including warnings triggered without clicking links.
Extension's malware protection may depend heavily on having Bitdefender antivirus client installed; limited standalone effectiveness.
Issues with occasional bugs, such as unexpected redirection blocking or CSS overriding website fonts.
Does not block entire malicious domains easily, only individual sites; struggles with newly created malicious domains.
Concerns over inconsistent and slow detection of some infected sites and files, leading to possible infections despite warnings.

Recent reviews

Странное расширение. Недавно заметил, что во время поиска некоторых программ, когда первым результатом оказывается один сайт, браузер сразу пытается открыть этот сайт в новой вкладке. Но TrafficLight блокирует эту попытку и выдаёт соответствующее предупреждение. Думал, вирусы. Тщательно проверил систему - ничего. Отключил TrafficLight и попытки перехода прекратились.

Ан*****, 2025-06-15

Bazı zararlı siteleri zararsız olarak gösteriyor. Google'ın zaten umurunda değil. Para gelsin de nereden gelirse gelsin.

ne*****, 2025-05-21

This is a silly extension. It's a red light, green light kinda thing. It's useless. You don't need it and it does nothing. All you are doing is granting this extension the right to track you. Use UBlock Origin Lite and Privacy Badger together.

J *****, 2025-05-16

View all user reviews ›

Extension safety

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

TrafficLight 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.
Critical ****** ****** ** *** ********* ****** * *********** ******** **** ** ** *** ******* *** ****** **** **** *** ******* *****
High ****** *** ********* ** ******* *** ******* ******* ** ****** *** *** ******** ******
High ******* ******* **** *** ****** ***** *** ***** ** ******* **** ********* ********* ** * *********** *****
Medium *********** ************* ******* ********** *** ****** ************* ******* *** **** ** ******* **********

Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Chrome extension may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Chrome extension reputation on Chrome Web Store, the amount of time the Chrome extension has been around, and other signals about the Chrome extension. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Chrome extension.

TrafficLight has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
Low **** ********* *** ***** **** **** * ****** **** ***** ********** *** **** ****** ** ** ****** *** *****
Low **** ********* *** **** **** ****** ******* ********** **** ****** ** ** ****** *** *****
Good **** ********* ** ****** ** ********
Good **** ********* *** **** **** *******