# SurfTan

> Surf Security is a browser extension that protects you from phishing and malware websites.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/surftan](https://chrome-stats.com/d/surftan)

## Overview

- **ID:** `surftan`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SurfTan
- **Category:** download-management,privacy-security,bookmarks
- **Daily users:** 142
- **Version:** 1.4.170
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-16
- **First published:** 2024-10-09
- **Size:** 8.29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/surftan/)

## Description

SurfTan is a powerful browser extension designed to protect users from online threats such as phishing and malware. By continuously scanning websites and downloaded files, SurfTan identifies and warns against fraudulent or harmful sites that aim to steal sensitive information or infect your computer with malware. With real-time security alerts, this extension provides a robust defense layer to keep your online experience safe and secure. Install SurfTan today to browse with confidence and safeguard your digital data.

## Rankings

- #9,818 — Overall
- #351 — Bookmarks
- #19 — malware
- #64 — tank
- #175 — protect
- #207 — receive

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `scripting`
- `storage`
- `activeTab`
- `tabs`
- `alarms`
- `declarativeNetRequest`
- `webNavigation`
- `management`
- `downloads`
- `cookies`
- `idle`
- `proxy`
- `webRequestAuthProvider`
- `webRequest`
- `notifications`
- `identity`
- `nativeMessaging`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`
- `*://*/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high 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/surftan)