AVG Online Security

Name: AVG Online Security
Rating: 4.677884615384615 (624 reviews)
Author: https://www.avg.com/

AVG Browser Security and web reputation plugin.

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AVG Online Security is a powerful browser extension designed to keep your online activities safe and secure. Powered by AVG's extensive security network, it evaluates every website you visit, from social media to online banking, to protect your data from phishing and other online threats. With real-time site ratings from a community of over 400 million users, you can easily identify trustworthy websites by hovering over links. The extension warns you of suspicious sites, blocks invasive tracking cookies, and integrates with AVG Secure Browser for enhanced protection during sensitive activities like shopping and banking.

By monitoring URLs, user feedback, and device information (while respecting your privacy as per AVG's policies), AVG Online Security actively safeguards your browsing experience. This comprehensive protection empowers you to explore the web confidently without worrying about cyber threats or privacy intrusions.

Extension Privacy & Security Productivity Web3

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Users:

Rating:

Version:

21.1.7 Last updated: 2025-03-18

Creation date:

2020-06-04

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
activeTab
scripting
storage
alarms
declarativeNetRequest
declarativeNetRequestFeedback

Host permissions:

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

Size:

2.89M

Email:

br*****@avast.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 571 ▲ 30

Other rankings

#676 in Privacy & Security ▼ 4

#4 in security keyword 71

#7 in online keyword 75

#15 in malware keyword 42 ▲ 2

#22 in secure keyword 49 ▼ 2

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Other platforms

AVG Online Security (v20.5.12)

1,635 4.50

(708)

AVG Online Security (v20.3.15)

185,061 4.60

(347)

User reviews

Users generally appreciate AVG Online Security for its strong detection of malicious sites and the confidence it instills in users. Positive feedback often comes from long-term users of AVG products praising its reliability. However, some common issues include incomplete ad blocking, blocking legitimate websites, usability challenges such as inability to whitelist trusted sites, and interference with certain games or browsing activities. Overall, it is valued for protection but has limitations in user control and false positives.

Pros

Provides strong protection against malicious websites and online threats.
Users feel safe and confident using the extension.
Good detection capability, better than many alternatives.
The AVG antivirus product and brand have a positive reputation among long-term users.
Helpful advice on online security and scams is provided.

Cons

Does not block some ads like Amazon and Xandr as expected.
Blocks access to legitimate websites mistakenly, such as Amazon and eBay.
Users find it difficult or confusing to operate or configure the extension (e.g., whitelisting trusted sites).
Causes issues with playing long-time-used Facebook games due to blocking.
Some users report difficulty with uninstalling or disabling the extension easily.

Recent reviews

Отличная вещь. Жаль только что последние две рекламы не отключает, Amazon и Xandr. Да и сам антивирус хороший от этой фирмы.

Ви*****, 2025-05-18

SAVE W AVAST BLOCKS EVERYTHING EVEN SAYS MY WEBPAGE IS SUS FORGET BOT AVAST TOO TRY WOT Web Of Trust

Co*****, 2025-04-26

používám AVG od dááávna a je bezva. Jako každý uživatel internetu se mi občas stane, že jsem zvolil "neověřenou" adresu a AVG mě vždy varuje a odrazuje od dalšího pokračování. Myslím, že je to důležité také proto, že sledovací služby v internetu rády sledují kam se kdo kouká a jejich snaha vlézt za mnou i na záchod je neslušná a právě různé aplikace AVG mi mou svobodu před takovými aspoň trošku chrání. Proto ne pět, ale osm hvězd.

Iv*****, 2025-04-05

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Extension safety

Risk impact

AVG Online Security 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

AVG Online Security is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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