Avira Browser Safety

Avira Browser Safety

Your surfing made private and secure

What is Avira Browser Safety?
Avira Browser Safety is a Chrome extension designed to offer a safer and more private browsing experience. It effectively protects users from over 80 million malicious websites and more than 20 million phishing and spam attacks each month. In addition, it prevents potentially unwanted applications from hiding in your downloads. The extension also features an anti-tracking system that stops ad networks from online monitoring, and it enhances the user's experience by preventing interference with web services. Additionally, it includes smart search features, like highlighting infected sites in search results and ensuring users are never redirected to malicious search engines.
Stats
By: Avira
Version: 4.2.7.2439 (Last updated: 2022-10-26)
Creation date: 2021-03-09
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • cookies
  • unlimitedStorage
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • webNavigation
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 1.79M
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Avira Browser Safety
Avira Browser Safety (v4.2.7.23601)
4.50 (436) 114,201+
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Summary
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Avira Browser Safety protects you from malicious websites & invisible trackers

Safe surfing

  • Browse securely: We block over 80 million malicious sites per month.
  • Shield your identity: We detect over 20 million phishing & spam attacks per month.
  • Download safely: We prevent over 1 million potentially unwanted applications (PUA) from hiding in your downloads.

Private browsing

  • Anti-tracking: We stop thousands of ad networks from monitoring you online.
  • Optimal experience: We enable you to access all your favorite web services without interference.

Smarter searches

  • Know before you go: We highlight infected sites directly in your search results.
  • Anti-hijacking: We ensure you’re never redirected to malicious search engines.
User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Good malware and phishing protection
  • Free version available
  • Provides detailed analysis and helps resolve threats
  • Blocks and notifies about auto-opening sites and background threats
Cons
  • Memory and CPU heavy
  • Blocks legitimate websites
  • Incompatibility with certain websites
Most mentioned
  • Frequent updates needed for stability and security
  • Issues with blocking legitimate websites
  • Incompatibility with certain websites
Recent reviews
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by Alsharawna bahary Alsharawna bahary, 2024-02-21

by Yahir Perez Yahir Perez, 2024-02-20
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Safety
Risk impact

Avira Browser Safety is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Avira Browser Safety if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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