McAfee® Secure Search
What is McAfee® Secure Search?
McAfee® Secure Search is a Chrome extension that updates your default search provider to provide color coded search results, indicating safe and potentially risky websites. It helps you stay protected while searching online.
Extension stats
By: McAfee, LLC
Users: 700,000+
Rating: 3.76
(37)
Creation date: 2023-05-30
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
Host permissions:
Size: 1.14M
Email: _2*****@McAfee.com
URLs: Privacy policy
Ranking
# 798
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Extension summary
Search safer online with McAfee® Secure Search powered by Yahoo. Color coded search results tell you which sites are safe – and which could be dangerous. McAfee® Secure Search updates your default search provider in Chrome to help you stay protected.
Group Support Community: https://community.mcafee.com/community/home/web_email/webadvisor
Privacy Policy: http://www.mcafee.com/common/privacy/english/index.htm
User reviews
Pros
- Effective in keeping users safe from harmful websites
- Provides good protection with regular updates
- User-friendly interface
Cons
- Redirects users to Yahoo search engine, leading to user frustration
- Invasive pop-ups that interrupt browsing
- Issues with constant notifications about device security
Most mentioned
- Annoying pop-ups
- Redirect to Yahoo
- Security notifications
Recent reviews
Awesome
Extension safety
Risk impact
McAfee® Secure Search requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
McAfee® Secure Search has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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