# Safer Web - online protection

> Security, Privacy and Family Protection - all in one single app.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.reasonlabs.saferweb`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Reason Labs
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 19,703
- **Rating:** 3.72 / 5 (103 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-28
- **First published:** 2022-05-11
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 7.30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-05-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reasonlabs.saferweb)
- **Website:** [https://www.reasonsecurity.com/safer-web/home?utm\_source=play\_store](https://www.reasonsecurity.com/safer-web/home?utm_source=play_store)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://reasonlabs.com/platform/products/safer-web/privacy-policy?utm\_source=play\_store](https://reasonlabs.com/platform/products/safer-web/privacy-policy?utm_source=play_store)

## Description

**Safer Web** is a comprehensive online protection Chrome extension designed to filter your internet content according to your preferences. It provides robust security, privacy, and family-friendly features by blocking ads, trackers, malicious sites, and inappropriate content.

Running silently in the background, Safer Web safeguards your device across browsers and apps, delivering an ad-free experience and stopping hundreds of data trackers that threaten your privacy. It also allows easy configuration to control access for your loved ones, ensuring a safer digital environment. With advanced threat intelligence, it protects against malware, phishing, ransomware, and other online threats. Safer Web is part of the Reason Security Suite and offers a free trial period for users to explore its powerful features.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.reasonlabs.saferweb.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Safer Web - online protection is widely praised for its comprehensive security features including password management, VPN, ad-blocking, and real-time threat detection, contributing to safer and smoother browsing. Users appreciate its utility for both personal and family protection. However, multiple users complain about the app requiring payment upon sign-up, lack of free sign-in options, and a poorly designed premium website. Some express concerns about the app's originality and device management, indicating areas for improvement.

### Pros

- Effective online security features including privacy protection and anti-phishing capabilities.
- Includes useful tools such as password manager, auto-fill login credentials, VPN, and ad-blocker.
- Provides real-time threat detection and blocks suspicious activities successfully.
- Enhances browsing experience by blocking ads and trackers, including those at the OS level.
- Helps users feel safe and confident while browsing, with additional parental control benefits.

### Cons

- Premium features require payment upfront without option to sign in as a free user first.
- App's premium website interface is reported as glitchy and poorly designed.
- Some users find the app restrictive in communication, e.g., cannot easily talk to children.
- Claims of the app being a clone or issues with device removal mentioned by multiple users.

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