# Emsisoft Browser Security

> Blocks bad websites and prevents phishing without tracking your browsing activity.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/emsisoft-browser-security](https://chrome-stats.com/d/emsisoft-browser-security)

## Overview

- **ID:** `emsisoft-browser-security`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Emsisoft
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 4,763
- **Weekly downloads:** 84
- **Rating:** 4.61 / 5 (109 ratings)
- **Version:** 2023.8.0.56
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-16
- **First published:** 2018-12-16
- **Size:** 105 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/emsisoft-browser-security/)
- **Website:** [https://helpdesk.emsisoft.com](https://helpdesk.emsisoft.com/)

## Description

Emsisoft Browser Security is a powerful, privacy-conscious browser extension designed to protect users from malicious websites and phishing attacks. Lightweight and fast, it blocks access to sites that distribute malware and attempts to steal passwords, providing robust security without compromising user privacy. Crucially, it does not track your browsing activities, ensuring your browsing history remains private. Enjoy hassle-free online safety with Emsisoft Browser Security — no tracking, just protection.

## Rankings

- #1,226 — Overall
- #252 — Privacy & Security
- #6 — security
- #19 — browser
- #22 — chrome browser
- #26 — secure

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `*://*/*`
- `https://alomar.emsisoft.com/*`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Emsisoft Browser Security is praised for effectively blocking malicious websites without compromising privacy and has been reliable in protecting users from infections. Many users recommend it to others due to its strong security features. However, multiple users report that recent updates have caused slower website loading and issues with pages not loading properly. Additionally, the closure of support forums has made reporting problems more difficult. Overall, it is valued for its security benefits despite some recent performance and usability concerns.

### Pros

- Effectively blocks malicious and virus-infected websites.
- Does not collect or sell user data to third parties.
- Reliable and helpful in protecting against infections and malware.
- Recommended by users to friends, family, and clients.
- Good customer support and responsive developers.

### Cons

- Can slow down website loading times after recent updates.
- Causes issues with pages not loading properly in Firefox.
- Lack of a quick and easy forum or channel for reporting problems.
- Some recent performance regressions that affect browsing experience.

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