ESET Browser Privacy & Security

Name: ESET Browser Privacy & Security
Rating: 4.4545 (110 reviews)
Author: ESET

By: ESET

Enjoy extended browser protection with ESET Browser Privacy & Security—includes the unique Metadata Cleanup, Secure Search and more.

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Features & Capabilities

ESET Browser Privacy & Security adds an extra layer of browser-focused protection to your ESET HOME Security subscription. Available for Windows, the extension helps you identify unsafe search results, clean browser data on demand or schedule automatic cleanups, and review website permissions for better control over device and data access.

A standout feature is Metadata Cleanup, which strips GPS and camera details from JPEGs before upload (available with the ESET HOME Security Ultimate tier). Together with Secure Search, Browser Cleanup, and Website Setting Review, this extension enhances online privacy, reduces digital clutter, and protects you from phishing, malware and potentially unwanted content.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on Privacy & Security

By:

ESET

Daily users:

223,801 2.10K

Rating:

4.45

(110)

Version:

1.1.3 Last updated: 2025-11-17

Version code:

6073430

Creation date:

2023-02-01

Risk:

Permissions:

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

880.42KB

Email:

br*****@eset.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-21

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 74 ▲ 2

Other rankings

#41 in Privacy & Security

#2 in security keyword 86

#4 in privacy keyword 53

#5 in data privacy keyword 37

#7 in browser keyword 77

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Other platforms

ESET Browser Privacy & Security (v1.2.1)

6,000,000 4.17

(182)

ESET VPN (v1.6.0)

761,730 4.55

(3,070)

ESET VPN (v1.6.1)

4.20

(461)

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Developed by:

ESET

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/eset-browser-privacy-security/

Email:

br*****@eset.com

Website:

https://forum.eset.com/forum/23-eset-internet-security-eset-smart-security-premium/

Permission Change History

2025-10-14: Version 1.0.11 → 1.1.2.2

Add Permissions: webNavigation

2023-11-02: Version 0.8.0 → 0.9.0

Add Permissions: cookies

User Reviews

Users appreciate the add-on's security benefits, especially when paired with antivirus software. However, multiple reports highlight serious issues including loss of saved passwords, frequent log-out from websites, and failure to display icons in Google searches on Firefox. Additionally, the add-on runs extra system processes that might impact performance. These inconsistencies reduce user trust and cause frustration despite the add-on's protective intentions.

Pros

Provides effective security when used alongside antivirus software.
Helps protect users from malicious or unwanted content.
Recommended by some users for enhancing browser security.

Cons

Causes loss of saved logins and passwords without warning.
Breaks website authorizations requiring re-login.
Does not display icons in Google search results on Firefox, though it works on other browsers.
Runs additional processes (dasHost.exe, conhost.exe) that may affect browser stability.

Recent reviews

It does not work on Linux. I wanted to check website with their product on Firefox (inside Linux) and even their site mentioned in extension page did not rendered correctly, so there is not way to buy product and then use this extension.

by Fi*****, 2025-12-27

by Fi*****, 2025-07-24

by Fi*****, 2025-07-19

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Is ESET Browser Privacy & Security Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

ESET Browser Privacy & Security requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

ESET Browser Privacy & Security has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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