McAfee® WebAdvisor

McAfee® WebAdvisor

McAfee® WebAdvisor - Safeguard your browsing experience

McAfee® WebAdvisor is an effective Chrome extension that safeguards your online activities. It helps identify and mark safe sites in search results using a color-coded rating system. It alerts users of potential threats before they can cause harm, and even identifies and blocks risky elements on otherwise safe websites. Powered by McAfee, one of the leading independent cyber security companies, this extension offers real-time protection for a safer browsing experience.

Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 92,000,000+
Version: 8.1.0.5877 (Last updated: 2025-01-30)
Creation date: 2023-03-21
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • alarms
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • downloads
  • nativeMessaging
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
  • unlimitedStorage
  • webRequest
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 5.45M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
McAfee® WebAdvisor (v8.1.0.6109)
26,700,931+ 3.40 (1,192)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Provides protection from harmful websites and viruses
  • User-friendly for non-tech-savvy individuals
  • Informs users about potential malware and scams
  • Improves browsing safety and peace of mind
  • Good for basic web protection
Cons
  • Pop-up notifications can become annoying after expiration
  • Some users report it feels like a virus
  • Not a complete replacement for a full antivirus program
Most mentioned
  • Protects users from malware and virus threats
  • User-friendly and suitable for everyday browsing
  • Pop-up annoyances after expiration
  • General satisfaction with security features
User reviews

https://www.xnxx. NEVEIKIA
by fhhh gjvc, 2025-02-03

i feel safe and protected web browsing.
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Extension safety

Risk impact

McAfee® WebAdvisor 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

McAfee® WebAdvisor may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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