Norton Safe Search

Search safely online by enabling Norton Safe Search as your default search provider for maximum protection on Edge.

Norton Safe Search Extension for Edge | Safe Web Browsing

Norton Safe Search is an add-on for the Edge browser that offers enhanced web protection. It allows Norton Safe Search to be your default search provider to safeguard you from online threats. It enhances your online activities by marking unsafe web results and providing safety ratings for your search results. It also lets you know if the online shopping sites are secure. To fully maximize web protection, downloading the Norton Safe Web extension is recommended, along with this add-on.

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Add-on stats

By: NortonLifeLock Inc.

Users: 4,104,049

6.16K

Rating: 3.40

(276)

Version: 3.24.0.6 (Last updated: 2025-03-07)

Creation date: 2023-07-25

Permissions:

tabs
storage
management
scripting
alarms
declarativeNetRequest
unlimitedStorage
webRequest
search

Host permissions:

https://*.norton.com/*
*://nortonsafe.search.ask.com/
https://ss-sym.search.ask.com/*

Size: 2.53M

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 28

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Cons

Limited search results offer compared to Google and Bing
Difficulties with installation and functionality
Frequent prompts for additional payments or features
Reports of slow or unresponsive behavior
Users report it doesn't recognize that it's installed

Most mentioned

Search results are not as comprehensive as expected
Installation issues
Requests for less frequent upselling of additional features
Negative perceptions of Norton as a company
User dissatisfaction with the add-on's performance

User reviews

and again Norton make it even more stressful. I want to protect my system for a year, it should be easy to do. just a simple download for a single fee, but nooo. Norton have to give me more grief than the virus they state they protect me from. Every year it actually gets harder to install -more pointless addons - more links - harder to unsubscribe - less useful info, but more management speak legal crud in order to confuse..... well done Norton, thats another evening wasted... Oh but safe search itself....probably fine I suppose....Just still trying to get the darned thig installed, don't really need the distraction.

by Brian, 2025-03-04

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by frank, 2024-11-09

Won't download, a waste of money. This sends you on a loop. please do not buy. Only one star because this is what it takes to leave a review.

by Annie, 2024-10-22

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Norton Safe Search requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Norton Safe Search. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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