# Osprey: Browser Protection

> Automatically blocks phishing, malware, scams, and dangerous websites while you browse. Free protection for safer browsing.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/osprey-browser-protection](https://chrome-stats.com/d/osprey-browser-protection)

## Overview

- **ID:** `osprey-browser-protection`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Osprey Project LLC
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 261
- **Weekly downloads:** 19
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (6 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-22
- **First published:** 2025-04-15
- **Size:** 178 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/osprey-browser-protection/)
- **Website:** [https://osprey.ac/issues](https://osprey.ac/issues)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/osprey-browser-protection/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/osprey-browser-protection/privacy/)

## Description

The Osprey: Browser Protection extension keeps your browsing safe from phishing and malicious websites by using multiple threat intelligence providers to check each URL in real time, blocking malware, phishing, fraud, and other threats.

Key features include multi-layer protection, real-time checks, alerts for unsafe websites, and privacy-respecting behavior with no data collection or tracking. It also offers customizable settings and an optional adult content filter to tailor protection to your needs. Your security matters, and Osprey brings peace of mind to every browsing session.

## Rankings

- #7,183 — Overall
- #22 — malware
- #26 — protect
- #77 — browser
- #83 — chrome browser
- #86 — section

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `webNavigation`
- `menus`

### Host permissions

- `https://api.osprey.ac/*`
- `https://api.metadefender.com/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/osprey-browser-protection)