YouGov Pulse

Name: YouGov Pulse
Rating: 1.969387755102041 (294 reviews)
Author: realityminehelp

The YouGov Pulse browser extension accompanies the YouGov Pulse application for the opt-in market research programme to allow…

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2025-06-14

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The YouGov Pulse browser extension is designed to work with the YouGov Pulse application, enabling users to participate in an opt-in market research program that measures browser usage. By installing this extension, users contribute valuable data that helps companies and researchers understand online behavior and market trends more accurately.

This tool empowers individuals to influence market research outcomes while maintaining privacy and control over their data. Perfect for users interested in contributing to market insights, the YouGov Pulse extension offers a simple and secure method to share anonymized browsing information for research purposes.

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Version:

3.0.1 Last updated: 2024-02-13

Creation date:

2024-02-13

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Permissions:

webRequest
nativeMessaging
alarms

Host permissions:

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

Size:

21.61KB

Email:

su*****@realitymine.com

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Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

3 days ago

User reviews

Many users find the YouGov Pulse extension easy to install, but the majority report that it fails to be detected or does not transmit data to YouGov properly. This leads to frustration as users cannot earn rewards or contribute data as intended. The problem occurs across various browsers and there is minimal support response, causing users to question the reliability and trustworthiness of the extension.

Pros

Easy and quick to install according to multiple users.
Intended to provide a seamless experience for contributing to research and earning rewards.
Interface appears accessible for users who are not very computer-savvy.

Cons

The extension frequently fails to be recognized by the YouGov website after installation.
Users report that the extension does not transmit data as expected despite being installed and active.
There is a lack of responsive or effective customer support for technical problems.
Users express concerns about the extension not working across multiple browsers including Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
Some users feel frustrated or suspicious about the extension possibly being a scam due to repeated failures and lack of credit/rewards.

Recent reviews

not working

Mu*****, 2025-04-24

I installed it it doesn't work It never refuse anything I have an uninstalled it and reinstalled it and it still doesn't work

Em*****, 2025-04-03

Seamless but keeps saying i am not yet transmitting data

Dr*****, 2025-03-23

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

YouGov Pulse requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

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YouGov Pulse may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.