Absolute Analytics

Absolute allows IT to maintain endpoint visibility and control.

Absolute Analytics - Sustain Endpoint Visibility and Control

Absolute Analytics is a Chrome extension designed to support IT teams in maintaining endpoint visibility and control. It functions by collecting valuable data such as web usage information, user email addresses, and device IDs. The extension enables efficient management of analytics. More information regarding user privacy can be obtained from Absolute's official Privacy Policy.
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Extension stats

Users: 1,000,000+
Version: 1.2.2.2 (Last updated: 2024-07-18)
Creation date: 2020-06-16
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • idle
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
Host permissions:
  • http://127.0.0.1/*
Size: 48.18K

Ranking

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Extension summary

Absolute Analytics; Collects web usage, user email address, and device ID for analytics. Privacy Policy: https://www.absolute.com/about/legal/policy/

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
    Cons
    • Tracks and steals data from your computer
    • Installs spyware and malware
    • Cannot be easily removed by users
    • Infringes on user privacy
    • Uses camera and microphone without consent
    Most mentioned
    • Lack of user control and ability to uninstall
    • Claims of spying and data theft
    • Negative impact on computer performance and memory
    • Association with school and administrative monitoring
    User reviews
    School is using the app against me because im quote "not following school policy" when all i do is search up stuff im curious about. Also spyware and keylogs my keyboard so there's that too.
    by Cora MacQuarrie, 2024-12-21

    Tracks and steals data from your computer. Should be removed for how dangerous it is to install
    by Brenton, 2024-12-17

    Malware, tracking, sells data, overall this extension is horrible for your computer and should be taken down as soon as possible. (its making my life miserable)
    by evan, 2024-12-09
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    Absolute Analytics requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

    Risk likelihood

    Absolute Analytics is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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