Avast Online Security & Privacy

Avast browser security and web reputation plugin.

Avast Online Security & Privacy - Chrome Extension

Avast Online Security & Privacy is a web reputation plugin for Google Chrome that protects your browsing by identifying and blocking phishing sites, showing user reviews, warning about untrustworthy sites, and blocking tracking cookies. It also collects data to measure user behavior and offers additional features like voting for new features and submitting ideas.

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Extension stats

By: https://www.avast.com

Users: 7,000,000+

Rating: 4.44

(26,122)

1 ratings

Version: 22.12.6 (Last updated: 2024-09-02)

Creation date: 2020-06-02

Permissions:

tabs
activeTab
scripting
storage
alarms
declarativeNetRequest
declarativeNetRequestFeedback

Host permissions:

https://*/*
http://*/*

Size: 2.61M

Email: br*****@avast.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 39 ▲ 3

Other rankings

#109 in Privacy & Security

#1 in online keyword 14

#2 in security keyword 32

#6 in data privacy keyword 75 ▲ 1

#7 in secure keyword 48

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Avast Online Security & Privacy (v22.11.177)

2,162,555+ 4.70

(1,006)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Easy to use for non-technical users
Blocks ads and some viruses effectively
Provides warnings about unsafe websites

Cons

Causes significant performance issues on platforms like Google Search and YouTube
False positives lead to blocking legitimate websites
Limited functionality and control over settings
Requests upgrades and additional purchases after installation

Most mentioned

Performance issues due to extension's functioning
False positives resulting in blocked safe sites
Lack of configurability and additional features like VPN integration

User reviews

mantul

Muhtar 12, 2025-02-22

Osobiście jestem zadowolony z programu Avast . Prosty w obsłudze nie trzeba być ``INFORMATYKIEM`` , by ogarnąć antyvirusa.... NA PIĄTECZKE !!

Paweł D (PJD), 2025-02-09

2024･10中旬以降この機能を入れているとGoogle検索・Youtubeでめちゃくちゃ重くなった

モルボル, 2024-10-19

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Avast Online Security & Privacy 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Avast Online Security & Privacy. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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