Safe Web

Web filter and parental control. Blocker for porn, malicious and adult sites.

Safe Web: Best Parental Control and Website Blocker

'Safe Web' is a substantial Chrome extension designed as a parental control tool and website blocker that protects users from malicious, adult, and pornographic content. It offers quick user-centric configurations, stealth mode functionality, browsing history visibility, and customization of website accessibility. Also, it ensures safe browsing by restricting search engines in family safe mode.
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Extension stats

Rating: 4.58
(38)
Version: 2.2.2 (Last updated: 2024-02-19)
Creation date: 2019-04-14
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • webNavigation
  • cookies
Host permissions:
  • https://www.extendbrowser.com/*
  • *://www.youtube.com/*
  • *://youtube.com/*
  • https://z.api.safedns.com/*
Size: 52.05K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Safe Web (v2.1.1.0)
3.83 (6) 219
Safe Web (v2.2.2)
4.50 (37) 11,702+
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Extension summary

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An easy to use, reliable Parental Control, Pornografic and Malicious Websites Blocker, Web Filter , that blocks websites according to their category. It has all the features that can be found to other similar paid applications, for free.

As porn is available to anyone and every webpage is a potential risk for your security , this is the easiest and safest way to protect your children and your family.

This blocker is an integrated solution as it has versions for all major web browsers (Chrome, Firefox & Microsoft Edge).

No registration and sign up requirement. "Safe Web" respects your privacy and doesn't store any information to Cloud.

[+] General features:

  • Integrated solution for all Web Browsers (Chrome, Firefox & Microsoft Edge).
  • Quick configuration based on user age.
  • Stealth mode functionality.
  • Password protected configuration page.
  • Date and time that extension was last enabled, so you can check if someone remove and reinstall the extension.
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Effective at blocking unwanted content, especially for porn
  • Customizable with black and white list options
  • Active developer support and updates
  • Works with multiple search engines, not just major ones like Google
  • Highly effective for increasing productivity and workflow for developers
Cons
  • Blocks sites that some users do not wish to block
  • Issues with logging into accounts, particularly in educational settings
  • Limited effectiveness due to external changes (e.g., Microsoft's family safety features)
Most mentioned
  • Customization options (blacklist/whitelist)
  • Productivity benefits for developers
  • Blocking functionality for adult content
  • User interface improvement suggestions
User reviews
by RAFAEL FAGIANI, 2024-11-11

This extension works very well
by Adeolaww, 2024-10-26

Hi George. I would like to deploy this to our students from the Google Admin Console. Is there a way to manage the extension's config/settings from within the Admin Console Apps and Extensions page? https://admin.google.com/ac/chrome/apps/user? Thanks.
by Mr Matthew Russell, 2024-08-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Safe Web has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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