Browser Checkup for Chrome by Doctor

Browser Checkup parasite-extensions that make your browser slow and clanky. Get examed by the Doctor & make your browser young again
What is Browser Checkup for Chrome by Doctor?
Browser Checkup for Chrome by Doctor is a browser extension designed to detect and remove harmful and parasite-like extensions, revitalizing your browser for optimal performance.

Extension stats

Users: 200,000+
Rating: 3.77 (13)
Version: 1.1.32.73 (Last updated: 2024-05-10)
Creation date: 2020-12-23
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • cookies
  • management
  • webRequest
  • storage
  • notifications
  • idle
  • scripting
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 331.78K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

The world of browsing extensions is vast - ranging from simple spell-checkers and shopping assistants to full-blown, in-browser, CRM systems. Most make our lives easier, but some have undesired effects from clogging the browser's resources to injecting ads, violating privacy by planting trackers, to creating borderline malicious activity.

Doctor's "Browser X-ray" treats your browser to detect such parasite-like extensions. Get a quick examination by the Doctor and revitalize your browser to make it run like the day your first installed it.

Doctor's free version allows on-demand scanning and "healing" for known bad extensions. Doctor's premium version performs scans automatically and periodically without any user interaction.

  • Update: The premium version is currently unavailable due to store policy changes regarding in-app extensions payments.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Some users found it helpful for getting their accounts back.
  • Users reported satisfaction with the functionality of checking their browser status.
Cons
  • Multiple reports label it as malware.
  • Concerns about the extension tracking user activity.
  • Installation methods are described as backdoor and deceptive.
Most mentioned
  • Malware reports
  • Tracking concerns
Recent reviews
Malware. See this article for more details: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/270777-removal-instructions-for-browser-checkup-for-chrome-by-doctor/
by Debbie Flanagan, 2023-03-01

Virus
by Kim Musheno, 2021-07-30

Malware that some website tricked someone not computer savy into installing it from some shady website
by Bonnie Obadal, 2021-07-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Browser Checkup for Chrome by Doctor requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Browser Checkup for Chrome by Doctor has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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