AVG Online Security

AVG Browser Security and web reputation plugin.
What is AVG Online Security?
AVG Online Security is a web reputation plugin that provides AVG-powered security for your Google Chrome browser. It identifies and blocks phishing sites, shows user reviews, warns of untrustworthy sites, and protects your data while browsing online.

Extension stats

Users: 600,000+
Rating: 4.68 (617)
Version: 21.1.6 (Last updated: 2024-09-02)
Creation date: 2020-06-04
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • scripting
  • storage
  • alarms
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • declarativeNetRequestFeedback
Host permissions:
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
Size: 2.89M

Other platforms

AVG Online Security (v20.5.12)
4.50 (705) 2,519+
AVG Online Security (v20.3.14)
4.60 (349) 196,203+
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Extension summary

AVG Browser Security - web reputation plugin AVG-powered security for your Google Chrome browser.

Browse without worry or fear with AVG in your corner. We’ll check every site you visit, from Facebook to your bank, to ensure nothing puts you or your data at risk. We stop phishing attacks, show user reviews, and warn you if a site is deemed untrustworthy by our community of 400 million.

• Identifies and blocks phishing sites trying to steal your data • See how website has been rated by a growing community of 400 million users • Easily check the rating of any website just by hovering over the link • Warns you when you’re visiting websites with bad reputations • If you have AVG Secure Browser installed, we’ll open it automatically when you shop or bank online to help protect your data • Blocks annoying tracking cookies that collect data on your browsing activities

By installing this extension to your browser, you confirm you read and agree to AVG's Privacy Policy (https://www.avg.com/privacy) and End User License Agreement (https://www.avg.com/eula) which govern your download and use of the selected product.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Users feel confident and protected while using the extension.
  • Provides useful advice on threats and scams.
  • Many users have had positive experiences over several years with AVG's support.
Cons
  • Blocks access to legitimate sites, leading to frustration.
  • Lacks the ability to whitelist trusted sites.
  • Collects data and provides limited functionality beyond basic reputation checks.
Most mentioned
  • The extension helps in protecting against threats.
  • Negative impact on accessing certain websites and online services.
  • Positive long-term user support and reliability.
Recent reviews
How do you get ride of the rotten thing, it pops up every time I search for anything
by MK KM Pick, 2024-07-25

Há muitos anos que uso e continuo muito satisfeito.
by Ginho Ataíde, 2024-07-19

Muito Bom
by Renato Medeiros, 2024-07-16
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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 likelihood

AVG Online Security has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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