Browser WatchDog for Chrome

Browser Watchdog offers an easy scan and cleanup of your browser exntensions.

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Browser WatchDog is a free Chrome extension that scans your browser for intrusive, annoying, or malicious extensions and lets you remove them quickly with one click. It analyzes installed extensions' permissions, compares them to blacklists, and identifies bad actors invading your browser.

Designed for easy use, Browser WatchDog works immediately upon installation and performs periodic automatic scans to keep your browsing safe and smooth. No signup is required, and the extension runs independently—ensuring your privacy and security.

Say goodbye to ad bombardments and information leakages caused by bad extensions with Browser WatchDog, your vigilant companion for a cleaner, safer Chrome browsing experience!

By:: https://browserdog.com
Users:: 200,000+
Rating:: 4.57

(121)
Version:: 1.0.4238.1 (Last updated: 2024-06-01)
Creation date:: 2020-04-08
Risk:: High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: tabs
cookies
management
webRequest
storage
notifications
idle
scripting
alarms
Host permissions:: <all_urls>
Size:: 708.61K
Email:: ba*****@browserdog.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: 16 hours ago

Ranking

# 1,294 ▲ 34

Other rankings

#2745 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 5 #22 in chrome browser keyword 63 ▲ 4 #25 in browser keyword 89 ▲ 7 #124 in browsing keyword 26 ▲ 4 #164 in scan keyword 20 ▲ 6

User reviews

Browser WatchDog for Chrome is generally well-liked for its virus removal capabilities, ease of use, and free, effective scanning features. Users appreciate its helpfulness and recommend it. However, some have concerns about it changing the default search engine to Yahoo and suspicious uninstall prompts discouraging removal, which leads to trust issues. It may not solve all issues especially on Chrome OS, but overall, users find it beneficial for browser security and virus protection.

Pros

Users find the extension helpful and effective in removing viruses or threats.
The extension is free and simple to use with impressive scanning capabilities.
Many users express overall satisfaction and recommend the extension.
It helps users with browser security and blocking unwanted websites.
Some users note it works well on newer PCs and fulfills expectations.

Cons

Several users mention that it changes the web browser default search engine to Yahoo instead of Google.
The uninstall message sometimes feels like a subliminal attempt to discourage removal, causing distrust.
It may not work perfectly on all systems (e.g., issues with Chrome OS and certain sites).
Some feelings of being tricked or suspicious about its prompts were reported.

Recent reviews

Ashley Rider, 2021-01-11

ood job guys love your working good tonight night guys

Joshua Kempton, 2021-01-09

Its great but I think it has a subliminal message when you uninstall it and its saying that it is "highly recommended to reinstall it" I trusted it again I didn't see no bad software nor virus I think it is giving a "Are you sure you want to remove this extension?" warning if you go to a scam website then it scams you, so its great but for some reason makes me think I'm getting tricked no offense, but I like it a lot, I think its the best. I'm not reporting a problem im saying that it for some what reason the uninstall message makes me feel weird.

Radazz, 2021-01-08

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Browser WatchDog 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

Browser WatchDog for Chrome has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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