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.
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Add-on stats

Users: 584,355
-678
Rating: 3.95
(373)
1 new ratings
Version: 3.22.0.2 (Last updated: 2023-11-20)
Creation date: 2016-11-02
Weekly download count: 565
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
  • alarms
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • downloads
  • notifications
Size: 6.31M

Ranking

# 31
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Other platforms

Norton Safe Web (v3.23.0.21)
3.00 (318) 6,000,000
Not available on Android
Norton Safe Web (v3.23.0.26)
3.60 (1,559) 9,603,083
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Add-on summary

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Norton Safe Web defends you from identity theft and online scams by warning you of dangerous sites while you search, shop, or browse online.

We provide safety information for every page you load by querying our Remote URL Reputation Service that is constantly updated with the latest threat intelligence. We automatically block malicious pages and downloads to provide you with a safe online experience.

By using this extension, you are subject to the applicable product terms you agreed to upon installation of your product: https://www.nortonlifelock.com/content/dam/nortonlifelock/docs/eulas/licensing-agreement/norton-safesearch-2016-eula-en.pdf

Privacy Policy: https://www.nortonlifelock.com/privacy

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
  • Works well for some users
  • Provides safety features
Cons
  • Gives false ratings and blocks safe sites
  • Limited updates and response to user feedback
  • Slows down the browser
  • Lacks user-friendly options for reporting issues
Most mentioned
  • False positives
  • Blocking legitimate sites
  • Need for updates
  • User dissatisfaction with performance
User reviews
very limited
by Firefox user 18731594, 2024-12-14
by Firefox user 18172582, 2024-11-29
quand est ce que cet extension sera mis a jour sur firefox, sa fait un an, et il y a plusieurs faux positif alors que du coté chromium, la derniere maj de l'extension date de moins d'une semaine
by thor94, 2024-11-21
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Norton Safe Web requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Norton Safe Web has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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