The Best Chrome Extensions for Privacy & Security
Block tracking, avoid malware, and keep your browsing private and secure with the best extensions for Google Chrome, including Chrome antivirus extensions.
Browse with more privacy — install Avast’s security & privacy extension
Add essential protection against malicious websites and phishing, secure your browsing data, and get step-by-step privacy guidance. Our free browser extension is the perfect privacy starterpack.
Block online trackers and browse anonymously
Personal protection and privacy are paramount to keep family and home lifestyle from interference and harmful and intrusive intent.
Robjonesaero
Take the hassle out of website cookie permissions
I think social media sites are intentionally making it harder to navigate the privacy settings me up to provide more personal info they can monetize.
jdubbphx
Easily avoid malicious websites and phishing scams
This is also important nowadays, hackers always infiltrate social media websites and apps which is annoying.
Abenisjames
Optimize your privacy settings on your favorite platforms
Very important to have access to privacy settings and being shown which settings are the best for safe use.
Oceaneleny005
New feature
Cookie Manager
Make dealing with website cookies easy
Take all the hassle out of dealing with cookie permissions every time you visit websites. Let Avast’s Cookie Manager do it for you.
Avoid seeing and dealing with annoying cookie pop-ups.
Auto accept or decline cookies — set it and forget it.
Save time and avoid thousands of unnecessary clicks while you browse.
Privacy features
Keep your online activities private and anonymous
Keep your online activity hidden, block online snoops, and get step-by-step privacy advice.
Anti-tracking – prevent tracking on every websites you visit.
Ads opt-out – send requests to specific advertisers to stop using your data.
Global Privacy Control – stop web companies from collecting and selling your personal data. Learn more.
Privacy Advisor – optimize your privacy settings in seconds, across your favorite platforms, guided by our Privacy Advisor.
Cookie Manager – let Avast deal with your cookie permissions.
Security features
Secure your browser against online threats and phishing scams
Enjoy an extra level of real-time threat protection, every time you browse.
Phishing protection – identify and block phishing scams in seconds.
Safe searches – get safer search engine results that show which sites are safe and which aren’t, before you visit them.
Secure browsing – get real-time threat alerts when you come into contact with a suspicious web page.
Privacy advisor
Now you can easily optimize your privacy settings
Get privacy advice and easily manage your privacy settings across your favorite online platforms, with guidance from our new Privacy Advisor feature.
FAQs
What is the benefit of using a browser extension?
Users don't need to stop using their favorite browsers — they can simply add some smart enhancements or services that improve their basic browser's functionality. Usually, these extensions are for desktop browsers only.
Are browser extensions safe?
Browser extensions are safe but it’s important to install the extension from a reputable source with a high trust rating among users. If in doubt, read the company’s privacy policy and check online user ratings.
What is a security browser extension?
A security and privacy browser extension is a great way to add more layers of security and privacy to your current browser. Avast Online Security & Privacy is safe to use and, when used together with our other privacy and security products, helps to provide 360-degree protection.
Is Avast Online Security & Privacy browser extension free?
Yes, it’s free. At Avast we believe that everyone deserves free access to essential online security and privacy protection. For more comprehensive and advanced (on-device and on-network) protection, use Avast Online Security & Privacy browser extension together with our other privacy products such as SecureLine VPN, AntiTrack, or BreachGuard. Keep in mind, you can always look out for discounts on Avast products anytime throughout the year.
Your privacy is vital to us and for this reason, we don’t ever sell your data. Check our privacy policy.
Your privacy is vital to us and for this reason, we don’t ever sell your data. Check our privacy policy.
Can the Avast Online Security & Privacy extension be added to Chrome?
Yes, it can — it adds an extra layer of security and privacy to Google Chrome so users can browse with added security and privacy. In fact, Avast Online Security & Privacy browser extension can be used with the following browsers: Mozilla, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Avast Secure Browser.
Does Avast Online Security & Privacy browser extension have an adblocker?
Not yet, but we are exploring the possibility of adding one to the extension soon.
Visit our Support Center for more FAQs
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