AVG Online Security

AVG Browser Security and web reputation plugin.
AVG Online Security is a web reputation plugin for Edge browser, powered by AVG security. It checks every site you visit, stops phishing attacks, shows user reviews, and warns if a site is untrustworthy.
Manifest V2
Version:
20.3.15 (Last updated: 2025-03-19)
Creation date:
2021-02-11
Permissions:
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size:
1.95M
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
20 hours ago

Other platforms

AVG Online Security (v21.1.7)
600,000 4.68 (623)
AVG Secure Browser (v8.0.0)
1,187,016 4.39 (15,512)
AVG Online Security (v20.5.12)
1,929 4.50 (711)

User reviews

Pros
  • Good protection against malware and risky websites
  • Provides PC health tools and protection from hackers
  • User-friendly interface compared to other antivirus software
  • Valuable site ratings feature
Cons
  • Frequent notifications and requests for attention
  • Struggles with removing persistent issues like pop-up ads
  • Less effective compared to some free alternatives like Malwarebytes
  • Extension has limited functionality and reliability
Most mentioned
  • Comparison to other antivirus software like Norton and McAfee
  • Issues with notification frequency and user experience
  • General satisfaction with security features provided
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
Neuvěřitelně obtěžující soft, neustále vyžaduje pozornost, peníze a nafukuje hrozící nebezpečí. Po vypršení licence utíkám k jinému antiviru.
by Tomáš, 2025-01-01

Великолепно. Отличный разработчик.
by Валерий, 2024-10-25

Excellent For Checking Bad Webs, Scams, Malware, Update 2024
by David, 2024-10-09
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

AVG Online Security requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

AVG Online Security is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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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