Guardio Protection for Edge

Name: Guardio Protection for Edge
Rating: 4.2 (135 reviews)
Author: Guardio Ltd

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Guardio Protection for Edge is a comprehensive browser extension designed to safeguard your digital life. It proactively blocks dangerous websites, malicious downloads, phishing emails, and flags potential security breaches to shield you from scams, financial fraud, and identity theft. The tool offers both free and premium plans, with premium including identity monitoring, data leak alerts, text message filtering, account protection, and coverage for up to 5 family members.

Available as both a browser extension and mobile app, Guardio works continuously in the background, providing real-time protection across all your devices. It features a 24/7 security hotline staffed by real people, ensuring assistance whenever needed. Trusted by leading tech reviewers, Guardio delivers an easy-to-use, budget-friendly solution that keeps you safe on the web. For more information and support, contact edge_support@guard.io.

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Users:

Rating:

Version:

25.5.12.2376 Last updated: 2025-05-26

Creation date:

2021-11-04

Risk:

Permissions:

webRequest
webRequestBlocking
declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
cookies
management
notifications
tabs
storage
idle
contextMenus

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

563.54KB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Edge Add-on Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 190 ▲ 12

Other rankings

#51 in Productivity ▲ 4

#6 in extension guard keyword 63

#10 in antivirus keyword 30 ▲ 2

#21 in malware keyword 42 ▼ 1

#31 in hacker keyword 20 ▼ 1

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Other platforms

Guardio Protection for Chrome (v25.5.12.2376)

700,000 4.48

(1,272)

Guardio - Mobile Security (v2025.54.6)

514,262 4.08

(5,376)

User reviews

Guardio Protection for Edge is praised for its strong security features such as detecting harmful links, alerting users to data breaches, and operating without impacting device speed. It protects multiple devices and helps manage email threats. However, users note it lacks cross-browser support, has some issues with password management, and is considered costly. Additionally, some find the frequent subscription prompts and communication quality off-putting. Overall, users appreciate its reliable security but desire better integration and user experience improvements.

Pros

Effectively detects harmful links and scams, preventing users from visiting dangerous websites.
Provides alerts about data breaches and advises when to change passwords, enhancing user security.
Works quietly in the background without slowing down the computer, maintaining performance.
Offers good protection across multiple devices, including mobile and computers.
Helps keep inboxes free from junk emails and phishing attempts.

Cons

Does not integrate or provide protection across other browsers like DuckDuckGo, limiting user convenience.
Issues reported with password changes that sometimes do not work, causing user frustration.
Perceived as expensive by some users, especially for the paid subscription.
Excessive pop-up ads or prompts encouraging subscription purchases are viewed as predatory and intrusive.
Some users experience dissatisfaction due to grammar mistakes and lack of professionalism in communications.

Recent reviews

I have enjoyed the protections offered by Guardio. My only complaint is that it does not cross-over to my default browser of DuckDuckGo. I prefer not to use Edge.

by Ch*****, 2025-05-29

I am trying to install guardio on my devices, it wants me to change passwords and when I try they don't work. I am having a lot of problems with this. Please call when you can 760 617 5131 Carol Heft

by Ca*****, 2025-05-25

Guardio has found issues that all the others didn't find. I am impressed..and thankful.

by ma*****, 2025-04-16

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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.

Guardio Protection for Edge 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

Risk likelihood measures the probability that an Edge add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Edge add-on reputation on Edge Add-on Store, the amount of time the Edge add-on has been around, and other signals about the Edge add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing an Edge add-on.

Guardio Protection for Edge has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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