Description
Your surfing made private and secure
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Overall Rank
Extension Rank
"Browser Extension" Keyword
"Browser" Keyword
"Browsing" Keyword
"Browser Settings" Keyword
"Safe" Keyword
"Month" Keyword
"Google Chrome" Keyword
"Chrome Browser" Keyword
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Review Summary
Users appreciate Avira Browser Safety for its basic security features and sleek design, especially when paired with Avira antivirus. However, many express frustration over the removal or failure of the adblocker component, false blocking of safe sites, and problems introduced by recent updates such as broken VPN and login issues. There are also concerns about unauthorized installs and difficulty in uninstalling the extension. Overall, while it offers some protection, recent changes have diminished its effectiveness and user trust.
Pros
- Provides some level of security by blocking downloads of virus-infected files.
- Generally simple, sleek, and good user interface.
- Works well with Avira antivirus software for overall security enhancement.
- Includes adblocking and privacy protection features (though functionality is disputed).
- Reliable and stable in earlier versions before recent updates.
Cons
- Adblocker functionality has been removed or stopped working in recent versions, leading to user dissatisfaction.
- Extension sometimes blocks safe websites mistakenly, causing inconvenience.
- Reports of unauthorized installation and difficulty in uninstalling the extension.
- Recent updates introduced bugs causing issues with loading pages (e.g., Gmail), VPN not functioning, and disabling paid features.
- Some users report potential false virus alerts and suspicions about the extension's security and legitimacy.
Permissions
This extension can:
- tabs
- storage
- webRequest
- cookies
- unlimitedStorage
- scripting
- declarativeNetRequest
- alarms
- webNavigation
This extension can access:
- <all_urls>
Additional Information
4.3.0.2586
March 19, 2025
1.68 MB
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Developer Information
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