Avira Browser Safety
Your surfing made private and secure
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
- Email:
- ch*****@avira.com
- URLs:
- Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- 19 hours ago
Ranking
# 58 ▲ 3
Other platforms
User reviews
User reviews for Avira Browser Safety reveal that while it offers some security benefits and a simple interface, many users are dissatisfied. Common issues include unauthorized installations, removal of ad blocker features, technical problems breaking website functionality, false malware detections, and poor tracking protection. These drawbacks have led to significant user frustration, overshadowing the extension's positive aspects.
Pros
- Provides security by preventing virus downloads without permission.
- Simple and sleek user interface.
- Helps browse safely on the web.
- Works well with accompanying software for improved protection.
Cons
- Extension installs without user permission, considered intrusive by users.
- Ad blocker functionality was removed in recent versions, disappointing many users.
- Frequent technical issues causing features like VPN and login pages to malfunction.
- Extension sometimes flagged as malware or Trojan by other security tools.
- Poor performance in blocking trackers and ads, rendering it less effective.
Recent 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
Richard Ellicott, 2025-03-21semenjak pake ini gak ada lagi tuh chrome download file virus tanpa izin, super bagus apk nya
by 
Shiharai Giovana, 2025-03-14
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
林郁甄, 2025-02-23Extension 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
- Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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