AVG Online Security

AVG Browser Security and web reputation plugin.

AVG Browser Security Plugin - Edge Add-On

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.

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Add-on stats

By: AVAST Software

Users: 180,386

438

Rating: 4.60

(346)

Version: 20.3.14 (Last updated: 2024-09-02)

Creation date: 2021-02-11

Permissions:

https://*/*
http://*/*
storage
tabs
webNavigation
webRequest
webRequestBlocking

Size: 1.95M

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 305 ▼ 3

Other rankings

#893 in Productivity ▲ 1

#1 in antivirus keyword 29

#1 in data privacy keyword 31

#1 in security keyword 69

#2 in community keyword 8

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Other platforms

AVG Online Security (v21.1.6)

600,000 4.68

(621)

AVG Secure Browser (v8.0.0)

1,168,562 4.42

(15,324)

AVG Online Security (v20.5.12)

2,066 4.50

(709)

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 Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

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

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 some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of AVG Online Security. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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