Avira Browser Safety

Your surfing made private and secure

Avira Browser Safety

Avira Browser Safety is an essential Chrome extension designed to enhance your online security and privacy while browsing. With the power to block over 80 million malicious websites each month, you can enjoy safe surfing with confidence. It also shields your identity by detecting more than 20 million phishing and spam attacks every month, ensuring that your personal information remains protected.

In addition to enhanced security, Avira Browser Safety offers private browsing options by preventing countless ad networks from tracking your online activities. Enjoy a seamless user experience as you access your favorite web services without disruptions. This extension also empowers you with smarter searches; it highlights infected sites in your search results and prevents redirection to harmful search engines. Whether aiming to prevent unwanted downloads or to stay safe from online threats, Avira Browser Safety has you covered.

Manifest V3
By:
Avira
Users:
6,000,000+
Rating:
4.08
(3,036)
Version:
4.3.0.2586 (Last updated: 2025-03-19)
Creation date:
2021-03-09
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • cookies
  • unlimitedStorage
  • scripting
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • alarms
  • webNavigation
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size:
1.76M
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
20 hours ago

Other platforms

Avira Browser Safety (v4.2.7.23601)
87,121+ 4.50 (463)

User reviews

Pros
  • User friendly interface
  • Good performance for some users
  • Efficient security features when working properly
  • Provides some level of web safety
Cons
  • Adblocker functionality is not working or was removed
  • Issues with the latest update causing functionality loss
  • Inconsistencies in performance between browsers (works on Firefox, not on Chrome)
  • False positives reported by antivirus software
  • Installation issues and confusion regarding uninstalling
Most mentioned
  • Adblocker has stopped working or was removed in the latest version
  • Not functioning properly after recent updates
  • Windows Defender flags it as potentially harmful
  • General dissatisfaction with customer support and installation issues
  • Problems with video playback when the extension is enabled
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
this is known legally ambiguous malware.... all the reviews are fake it gets installed to your browser without permission and it's designed as a scam to take money from affiliate links.... i literally have no idea how they managed to hyjack chrome here.... it provide NO security at all just a backdoor for them
by Richard Ellicott, 2025-03-21

semenjak pake ini gak ada lagi tuh chrome download file virus tanpa izin, super bagus apk nya
by Shiharai Giovana, 2025-03-14

很好,好到line tv影片無法播放,關掉它才能正常播放。
by 林郁甄, 2025-02-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Avira Browser Safety requires a lot of sensitive permissions. 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

Avira Browser Safety has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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