Reviews of Browsing Protection by F-Secure

List of user reviews and ratings for Browsing Protection by F-Secure

Total ratings

2.70 (Rating count: 803)

Review summary

Users appreciate the extension's financial site protections and its integration with security suites, along with its free cost. However, multiple reviews report frequent annoyances with persistent pop-ups prompting installation despite the extension being active, functionality issues requiring repeated reinstalls, VPN-related slowdowns and connectivity problems, inadequate ad blocking, and lack of satisfactory customer support. The inconsistent performance and intrusive notifications significantly detract from user experience for many.
Pros
  • Integrates with Spectrum Security Suite to provide encryption and protection when logging into financial sites.
  • Provides some level of malware protection and security for browser activities.
  • Free to use, which is appreciated by some users.
  • Works well for some users, providing a sense of safety when browsing.
Cons
  • Frequent and persistent pop-up prompts to install or configure the extension even when already installed and active.
  • Extension often does not function properly, requiring repeated reinstallation or reactivation.
  • VPN functionality causes connection issues and slow browsing experience, often forcing users to disable VPN.
  • Poor customer support and help resources, leading to frustration for users facing issues.
  • Does not block ads effectively compared to alternatives like uBlock Origin.
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User reviews

Recent rating average: 2.10
All time rating average: 2.70
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5 star
18% (22)
4 star
8% (10)
3 star
9% (11)
2 star
7% (9)
1 star
57% (69)
Date Author Rating Comment
2025-06-15 ***** I do not believe that this is a free service anymore. This app is no longer working on my Windows 11 machine. I uninstall it and reinstall it but it still doesn't work. From what I have seen, it looks like they are charging $4.99 for this protection now. Not cool.
2025-06-12 Fr***** jeg får hele tiden (dagligt) mange beskeder om, at udvidelsen ikke er aktiv og skal stås til, også selvom den er aktiv. Træls. Blokerer ofte kommunikation til Bank/Mit Id. Jeg må derfor ofte slå VPN fra. Kan det ikke gøres bedre? VPN blokerer helt unødigt!
2025-06-09 To***** irritating pop up every 20 minutes saying i need to install it...its already installed. I cant even remove it
2025-06-03 Пе***** Подтверждаю ошибку, не смотря на то что расширение установлено, в самом антивирусе висит предупреждение о его настройке. Исправьте пожалуйста.
2025-06-02 Da***** werk goed
2025-05-21 Si***** Miksi tätä kehotetta ei saa pois päältä!? Ärsyttävää leikkiä aina konetta käynnistäessä. Onko muilla kokemusta kilpailevista turvaohjelmista?
2025-05-20 OT***** F-secure total pyytää kokoajan päivittämään "Määritä selainlaajennus" vaikka Edge ilmoittaa, että se on jo asennettu. Sitä kehotusta ei saa pois vaikka mitä tekisi.
2025-05-18 Ja***** Monique moi je l'ai en francais
2025-05-18 Ch***** Have to keep installing on Edge!
2025-05-17 Au***** The add-on has been having issues initializing, having to remove it and then re setting it up through the security suite to get it working every time I open up the edge browser.
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