Privacy Test

Name: Privacy Test
Rating: 4.706033456550341 (15961 reviews)
Author: https://https://www.hotcleaner.com/

Checks whether you have enhanced private data protection and prevents tracking of your on-line activity.

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Privacy Test, formerly known as C&C App, is a powerful Chrome extension designed to enhance your online privacy and security. It monitors the Safe Browsing state to shield you from malicious websites, extensions, and downloads, helping prevent tracking of your online activity. The extension also allows you to view and manage sideloaded extensions that may pose security risks.

With Privacy Test, you can automatically scan any web page for malware and threats directly through the extension menu. It provides insights into your IP address, the current tab’s domain IP, and DNS information, empowering you with greater control over your data. Enjoy safer browsing with this easy-to-use tool developed for Chrome and Chromium-based browsers. Learn more at the official website.

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By:

https://https://www.hotcleaner.com/

Users:

400,000+

Rating:

4.71

(15,961)

Version:

10.7 Last updated: 2024-01-24

Creation date:

2020-02-10

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab
management
privacy
scripting
storage

Size:

79.11K

Email:

su*****@mixesoft.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 811 ▲ 7

Other rankings

#23 in Privacy & Security

#2 in data privacy keyword 29

#5 in privacy keyword 52 ▼ 1

#23 in testing keyword 37

#141 in policy keyword 19 ▲

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Privacy Test (v10.7)

105 5.00

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User reviews

User reviews of Privacy Test Chrome extension are polarized. Some appreciate its privacy protection and malware scanning features, praising its usefulness. However, a large number of users complain that the extension installs itself without consent, repeatedly reappears after removal, and behaves like malware or adware. Many report concerns about privacy invasion and difficulty uninstalling it, leading to distrust. While some users find it valuable, the recurring installation and suspected malicious behavior are the predominant complaints.

Pros

Protects private information effectively according to some users.
Includes useful features like an untrusted extensions list and malware scanner.
Has been available as an app previously and has a long-standing user base appreciating it.
Free to use and created by dedicated developers.
Useful for tracking dangerous extensions and web pages.

Cons

Installs itself without user consent repeatedly, even after removal attempts.
Considered malware or adware by many users, causing trust issues.
Difficult or impossible to completely remove from Chrome.
Causes unwanted permission requests and pop-ups.
Collects extensive private information potentially including keylogging and browsing data.

Recent reviews

Why does this garbage keep re-syncing with my browser after I remove it?

vinni, 2024-12-26

Работает, зараза)

2Duch QQshkin, 2024-09-21

GOOD JOB

Saha International, 2024-06-07

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Privacy Test requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Privacy Test has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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