- By:
- https://guard.io
- Users:
- 700,000
- Rating:
- 4.48 (1,251)
- Version:
- 25.5.12.2376 Last updated: 2025-05-21
- Creation date:
- 2020-03-15
- Risk:
- High risk impact Very low risk likelihood
- Permissions:
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
- cookies
- management
- notifications
- tabs
- storage
- idle
- contextMenus
- webRequest
- Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
- <all_urls>
- Size:
- 577.54K
- Email:
- he*****@guard.io
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
Ranking
# 528 ▲ 9
Other platforms
User reviews
Pros
- Provides effective protection against malicious websites and phishing attempts.
- Blocks pop-up ads and harmful sites to keep users safe.
- Easy to use with a light footprint on the system.
- Offers peace of mind and increased security while browsing online.
- Works continuously in the background to detect threats.
Cons
- Tends to send frequent notifications and warnings that some users find excessive or nagging.
- Many useful features are locked behind a paywall, leading to perceptions of scareware tactics.
- Occasionally blocks legitimate websites mistakenly.
- Pushes frequent prompts to upgrade to premium versions, which can be intrusive.
Recent reviews
It doesn't just notify me of threats it removes them and that is a very comforting feeling knowing that i'm protected
by
Da*****, 2025-06-10
Always works and doesn't just notify me of threats but actually removes them.
by
jo*****, 2025-06-10
I was always very nervous using my phone and my laptop because I feared getting a virus. I no longer have the same anxiety as before. I am not technologically astute! I am much more at ease with technology. Thank you Guardio!!!
by
Ju*****, 2025-06-09
Extension safety
Risk impact
Guardio Protection for Chrome 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
Guardio Protection for Chrome 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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