Web Safety

This extension sets your search engine to Web Safety and updates newtab so that you can get seamless privacy protection.

Web Safety - Edge Add-On for Secure, Private Browsing

Web Safety is an Edge add-on designed to provide seamless privacy protection while browsing the web. By making Web Safety your default search provider, you regain control of your online privacy, as your search history is not tracked, stored, or sold. The extension also includes 'always-on' search privacy mode and customizes your new tab page for an uninterrupted protective experience.

Add-on stats

Manifest V3 Overrides new tab Overrides search engine
Version: 1.1.3 (Last updated: 2023-09-18)
Creation date: 2023-09-18
Size: 35.59K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox

Add-on safety

Risk impact

Web Safety requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Can change search providers, which could redirect searches to malicious sites, posing moderate risk.
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Risk likelihood

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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