Norton Safe Web
Protects your browser from online threats.
Norton Safe Web - Identity Protection & Online Scam Prevention
Norton Safe Web is a Firefox add-on dedicated to safeguarding users from online threats and potential scams. It diligently checks the safety of websites while you search, browse, or shop online via its extensive URL Reputation Service, littered with up-to-date threat intelligence. Notably, the add-on automatically blocks sites recognized as dangerous, ensuring an optimized and secure web browsing experience.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: NortonLifeLock
Rating: 3.95 
1 ratings
(373)
Weekly download count: 581
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- tabs
- webNavigation
- activeTab
- storage
- <all_urls>
- alarms
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- downloads
- notifications
Size: 3.18M
URLs: Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 33 ▲ 2
Other platforms
Not available on Android
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spammy, or outdated.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 some level of protection against dangerous websites
- Block potentially harmful sites
- Functionality on other platforms (like Chrome) is generally well-received
Cons
- Frequent false positives, labeling safe sites as dangerous
- Limited updates and support for Firefox
- Slows down the browser
- Invasive behavior reminiscent of malware or spyware
- Difficulty in reporting false positives
Most mentioned
- False ratings and blocking of legitimate websites
- Insufficient updates compared to other browsers
- User frustration with the invasive nature of the extension
User reviews
by 退出党团队远离中共邪教, 2025-02-15
Very irritating. When running a search, the first 5-10 results are paid ads. I deleted the extension.
by PrivateName, 2025-02-12
by CHRISB, 2025-01-23
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Norton Safe Web requires a lot of sensitive permissions. 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 Norton Safe Web. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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