Browser JSGuard

An Addon for Detecting Malicious and Suspicious Webpages.
What is Browser JSGuard?
Browser JSGuard is an innovative Chrome extension designed specifically for detecting potentially harmful webpages. Utilizing robust heuristic algorithms, it alerts users if they stumble upon any malware-infected sites, adding an additional layer of protection while browsing the internet. Beyond its alert system, Browser JSGuard also allows users to see a comprehensive analysis of any webpage simply by clicking on its icon in the Addon bar.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.65 (48)
Version: 1.0.0.17 (Last updated: 2017-07-21)
Creation date: 2017-07-20
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • <all_urls>
Size: 142.34K

Other platforms

Browser JSGuard (v4.0.2)
4.83 (18) 355
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Features: Content/Heuristic based web malware protection. Alerts the user on malicious web pages. Provides detailed analysis of a webpage(by clicking on the icon present in Addon bar).

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Useful for detecting malicious websites
  • Easy to use
  • Helpful for securing digital transactions
Cons
  • Automatic installation without permission
  • Reported as spam or malware by some users
  • Limited effectiveness in blocking trackers
Most mentioned
  • Great initiative from Govt. of India
  • Helpful in securing cyber network
  • Useful for digital transactions
  • Automatic installation without permission
  • Effective in detecting malicious websites
Recent reviews
This extension do not block many trackers. I can help with the blocking more tracker. please refer to easyprivacy and adguard tracking protection filter list for more url that are need to blocked.
by CHIRAG SINGHAL, 2021-11-14

SPAM. Remove it and report abuse as soon as possible. It automatically installes in browser without askling for any permission. Please report it. It is one kind of malware that CDAC-hydrabad is trrying to install on random computers in india. Please do not accpt when it installs automatically.
by Jainam Shah, 2021-03-24

Please Update the extension regularly.
by Nareshkumar Suman, 2021-02-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Browser JSGuard has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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