Browser Checkup for Chrome by Doctor

Browser Checkup for Chrome by Doctor

Get examined by the Doctor to find extensions that make your browser slow and help your browser run like it's young again.

What is Browser Checkup for Chrome by Doctor?
The 'Browser Checkup for Chrome by Doctor' is a tool designed to detect and remove detrimental extensions cluttering your browser. It ranges from simple spell-checkers to extensive in-browser systems, some of which may wear down the performance of your browser. Operating both manually and automatically depending on your preference, this extension ensures a smooth-running, revitalized browsing experience void of ad injections, privacy violations, and potential threats.
Stats
Users: 300,000+
Rating: 3.77 (13)
Version: 1.1.15.74 (Last updated: 2022-11-16)
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: 325.63K
Stats date:

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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
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • It said my browser was good
  • Helped user get their account back
Cons
  • Considered malware
  • Seems to track user's activity
  • Installs from a shady website
Most mentioned
  • Malware
  • Helpful in account recovery
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 Debbie Flanagan, 2023-03-01

Virus
by Kim Musheno Kim Musheno, 2021-07-30

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

Browser Checkup for Chrome by Doctor is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Browser Checkup for Chrome by Doctor if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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