Identity Guard Safe Browsing

The Identity Guard Safe Browsing extension includes many features that protect your privacy and secure your browsing experience.

Identity Guard Safe Browsing – Secure Internet Experience

Identity Guard Safe Browsing is a Chrome extension that provides a host of features aimed to keep your Internet browsing experience secure and private. The extension offers anti-phishing, HTTPS protection, ad blocking, flash blocking, tracking protection, and social privacy management among other features. It also facilitates privacy checks on personal online data and provides protection against mining scripts exploiting computer hardware. This extension is exclusively available for Identity Guard subscribers.

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Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-12-19

By: Identity Guard

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 3.50

(18)

Version: 2.3.4 (Last updated: 2022-04-15)

Creation date: 2020-06-09

Permissions:

webNavigation
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
history
cookies
tabs

Size: 1.63M

Email: br*****@identityguard.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Provides comprehensive coverage and protection from online threats.
Functions well once logged in to the associated account.
All-in-one extension offering a variety of features.
Has a good reputation for blocking phishing sites.

Cons

Many users report significant login and network issues.
Considered a scam by multiple users.
Violation of Chrome Web Store policy warnings.
Sign-up and sign-in processes are often broken or confusing.
Some users express concerns about tracking and transparency.

Most mentioned

The extension doesn't work or has network errors.
Login issues and password reset loops.
User dissatisfaction-related claims of it being a scam.
Positive feedback on its comprehensive protection.
Confusion regarding payment requirements for usage.

User reviews

Google Chrome warns me that "This extension violates the Chrome Web Store policy."

Addison Tailor, 2022-05-03

The extension doesn't work. I go to "Settings" and it keeps saying that there is a network error. I have an account with IdentityGuard, but still it won't work.

Karthik Manamcheri, 2022-02-09

Raphael Durias, 2022-01-07

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Identity Guard Safe Browsing 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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