# ChargeGuardian

> Stop surprise charges & hidden subscriptions. Works on Firefox.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/chargeguardian](https://chrome-stats.com/d/chargeguardian)

## Overview

- **ID:** `chargeguardian`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Dieselman
- **Category:** privacy-security,shopping
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.8.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-05
- **First published:** 2026-05-02
- **Size:** 30 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/chargeguardian/)
- **Website:** [https://chargeguardian.io](https://chargeguardian.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/chargeguardian/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/chargeguardian/privacy/)

## Description

Stop surprise charges, catch hidden subscriptions, and avoid free trial traps.

ChargeGuardian intercepts checkout flows and shows you exactly which payment method is about to be charged before money moves. Confirm or change it — before it's too late.

✅ Works on Firefox
✅ 100% private - no data collection, no tracking
✅ Zero data leaves your browser - everything runs locally
✅ Free to use with no hidden costs

How It Works
<ol><li>Install from Firefox Add-ons</li><li>Shop normally online</li><li>When you click "Pay Now" or "Complete Purchase," ChargeGuardian springs into action</li><li>See exactly which card, bank account, or balance will be charged</li><li>Confirm payment or go back to change payment method</li></ol>
What ChargeGuardian Detects
<ul><li><strong>Payment method changes</strong> on checkout pages</li><li><strong>Hidden subscription terms</strong> in fine print</li><li><strong>Free trial auto-renewal</strong> dates</li><li><strong>Unexpected payment method switches</strong> (e.g., PayPal → credit card)</li><li><strong>Subscription confirmation pages</strong> that hide renewal details</li></ul>
Your Money, Your Choice

ChargeGuardian is a friendly browser companion that watches out for your wallet. With Chiquita (our trusty Chihuahua mascot) by your side, you'll never be caught off guard by surprise charges again.

Your money, your choice. Protected by ChargeGuardian.

## Rankings

- #79,903 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `alarms`
- `notifications`
- `contextMenus`
- `scripting`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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 has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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