Avira Browser Safety

Avira Browser Safety helps identify internet addresses that are harmful to your system when you are browsing the web and protects your privacy by preventing invisible trackers.

Avira Browser Safety - Enhance Privacy & Security

Avira Browser Safety is a Firefox add-on designed to offer a secure and private browsing experience. It functions by identifying and blocking harmful internet addresses to prevent any potential malware or cyber threats. Additionally, it thwarts invisible trackers ensuring user privacy. Also, it highlights infected sites right in your search results and prevents redirection to malicious search engines, thereby providing a safer online experience. It offers an option for secure online shopping as well by comparing product prices from safe websites.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
By: Avira
Daily users: 93,484
-1,244
Rating: 4.50
(458)
Version: 4.2.7.23601 (Last updated: 2022-04-29)
Version code: 5394017
Creation date: 2014-04-01
Weekly download count: 796
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • cookies
  • unlimitedStorage
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • webNavigation
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 1.83M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Avira Browser Safety (v4.3.0.2568)
6,000,000 4.08 (3,038)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Provides good security and safety online
  • Users trust the extension for protection
  • Easy to use without any noticeable issues
Cons
  • Blocks legitimate websites without a way to whitelist them
  • False positives indicating malicious sites
  • Issues with specific banking sites (e.g., Commerzbank)
Most mentioned
  • Blocking of legitimate websites
  • False positives regarding website safety
User reviews
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Avira Browser Safety requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Avira Browser Safety. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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