Avast Safe Search

Search safely online by enabling Avast Safe Search as your default search provider for maximum protection on Chrome.
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Avast Safe Search Chrome Extension

Enhance your online security with Avast Safe Search by setting it as your default search engine in Chrome. This extension actively protects you from dangerous websites, scams, identity theft, malware, and phishing attacks. It provides instant alerts if you attempt to visit suspicious sites, ensuring you browse and shop online with confidence.

Key Features

  • Safer Browsing & Searching: Avoid risky websites and online scams with real-time safety alerts.
  • Malware and Phishing Protection: Acts as a safety guard against malicious content and online threats.
  • Peace of Mind: Know beforehand if a website is trustworthy, making your internet experience safer.

By using Avast Safe Search, you enjoy enhanced protection against cyber threats directly integrated into your Chrome browsing experience.

Manifest V3 Overrides search engine Privacy & Security Productivity Utilities
By:
Avast Software
Users:
20,000+ 10.00K
Rating:
4.67
(3) 0.17
Version:
1.0.0.9 Last updated: 2025-01-16
Creation date:
2024-10-31
Risk:
Very high risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • scripting
  • alarms
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • webRequest
  • webNavigation
Host permissions:
  • https://www.bing.com/search*
  • https://*.avast.com/*
Size:
6.17M
Email:
br*****@avast.com
URLs:
Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description ⏷
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
16 hours ago

Ranking

# 6,562 ▲ 2,997

User reviews

شوي مليحة
by yahya_2257, 2025-04-12
really good
by Evan Chen, 2025-03-26
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Avast Safe Search requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

Avast Safe Search is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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