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Compare Chrome extensions: McAfee® WebAdvisor vs WebDefender: Antivirus & Privacy Protection

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Stats McAfee® WebAdvisor McAfee® WebAdvisor WebDefender: Antivirus & Privacy Protection WebDefender: Antivirus & Privacy Protection
User count 86,000,000+ 20,000+
Average rating 4.56 4.64
Rating count 11,525 44
Last updated 2024-04-17 2024-04-01
Size 3.37M 2.41M
Version 8.1.0.4921 2.0.3
Short description
McAfee® WebAdvisor WebDefender is a lightweight addon designed to clean browser from malware, prevent phishing and protect your private information.
Full summary

Browse safely, search with confidence.

McAfee WebAdvisor is your trusty companion that helps keep you safe while you browse and search the web. This extension safeguards you and your PC against threats, like malware and phishing attempts, without impacting your browsing performance

Here's how it works:

  1. Search safely. For supported search engines, WebAdvisor helps you easily identify safe sites by placing red, yellow, or green safety ratings right in your search results.

  2. Click with confidence. WebAdvisor warns you of potentially harmful sites before they cause you trouble.

  3. Breathe easy. Even genuine websites can unwittingly play host to malicious content. Don't worry - WebAdvisor helps identify and block these risky elements while still displaying safe content.

As one of the world's leading independent cyber security companies, McAfee actively protects over 300 million consumer devices worldwide. We use this expertise to power the real-time protection that makes WebAdvisor your first line of defense for safer browsing.

Enjoy a safe and clean browsing experience with WebDefender!

What is WebDefender?

WebDefender is a cyber-security-based Chrome extension, which blocks all site notifications and adds a new layer to your in-browser cyber protection.

Key Features:

• Block site notifications & popups- By enabling popup protection you make sure your browsing experience is safe and smooth, uninterrupted by the annoying popups.
• Block harmful sites - Avoid sites that could be harmful to your device and steal your information.
• Suspicious sites detection - Get alerts when you visit sites with low credibility.
• Link protection - Protects the links you send to your peers by using a secure environment in which to be opened.
• Automatic App Removal - Disables immediately any malicious app found on your browser.
• Pre-install App Alerts - Harmful extensions are initially detected and alerts show the possible threat.
• Data Leaks Supervision - If you enable Data Leaks Supervision you can be sure that if any leaks of your information are detected you will immediately be notified and can take the necessary actions to prevent it.
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