Trend Micro Toolbar

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Trend Micro Toolbar: Advanced Web Threat Protection

Trend Micro Toolbar is a Firefox add-on designed to enhance online security. Offering advanced protection against web threats such as phishing, banking and tech support scams, and identity theft, it uses cloud-enabled technology to make browsing safer and more enjoyable. This tool also identifies and blocks intrusive ads for improved browsing speed, screens email messages for fraud, and checks social media accounts for data privacy risks.

Add-on stats

Manifest V3
Daily users: 58,035
200
Version: 17.0.1771.0 (Last updated: 2024-04-03)
Version code: 5714562
Creation date: 2021-05-20
Weekly download count: 618
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • tabs
  • storage
  • nativeMessaging
  • management
  • scripting
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 9.81M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Trend Micro Toolbar (v17.0.1856.0)
3,000,000 3.76 (661)
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
  • Best Privacy blocker available to keep the browser safe from trackers and ads
  • Works well without major issues
  • Helpful for users running in the background
Cons
  • Requires payment of $54 for full usage
  • Pop-up warning box obstructs links
  • Poor user experience in Dark Mode with jarring link highlight
Most mentioned
  • Subscription cost
  • Pop-up interference with link visibility
  • Dark Mode display issues
User reviews
by RossT, 2025-03-11


by Jon, 2025-01-26
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Trend Micro Toolbar 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 Trend Micro Toolbar. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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