Browse.live Web Safety

Browser Extension Blurs Ads and Unsafe Search Results

Browse.live Web Safety: Ad Blur & Dangerous Site Alert Firefox Add-on

'Browse.live Web Safety' is a Firefox extension designed to safeguard users providing a clean browsing experience by blocking deceptive ads based on an updated list of polluters thus allowing users to focus on the content that matters. Additionally, it alerts about potentially dangerous websites and deceptive apps by referencing a list of known deceptive sites. Empowered with a unique, patented technology the remaining ads are blurred and visible on hovering. 'Browse.live Web Safety' allies with users’ privacy, not collecting any personal data.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 1,402
220
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Version: 2.23.1606.2535 (Last updated: 2023-06-07)
Version code: 5577540
Creation date: 2021-09-24
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • downloads
  • management
  • alarms
  • <all_urls>
Size: 438.13K
Full description: See detailed description

Add-on safety

Risk impact
High risk impact

Browse.live Web 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
Low risk likelihood

Browse.live Web Safety has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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