Safe Web

Web filter and parental control. Blocker for porn, malicious and adult sites.

Safe Web: Parental Control & Web Filter Edge Add-On

"Safe Web" is a powerful browser add-on for Edge offering extensive web filtering and parental control features. This essential tool blocks access to pornographic, adult, and malicious websites, ensuring safe browsing environments. With easy setup and use, "Safe Web" provides a secure browsing experience and carefully monitors online activities, making it a perfect choice for families. Integrated across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, it also respects user privacy by not requiring registration or storing data to the Cloud.

Add-on stats

Manifest V3
Users: 12,368
3
Rating: 4.50
(38)
Version: 2.2.2 (Last updated: 2024-01-05)
Creation date: 2021-05-03
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • webNavigation
  • cookies
Host permissions:
  • https://www.extendbrowser.com/*
  • *://www.youtube.com/*
  • *://youtube.com/*
  • https://z.api.safedns.com/*
Size: 48.81K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Safe Web (v2.2.2)
9,000 4.58 (38)
Not available on Android
Safe Web (v2.1.1.0)
215 4.22 (9)

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 Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use and understand configuration options
  • Blocks unwanted content effectively
  • Offers customization options for content blocking
  • Works well for many users
  • Includes features like stealth mode and InPrivate blocking
Cons
  • Can block legitimate sites like educational platforms (e.g., Udemy)
  • Easy to disable or bypass the extension
  • Blocks certain categories that may interfere with other functions (e.g., YouTube comments)
  • May block sites marked as VPN/Proxies which limits access to certain email services
Most mentioned
  • Blocks unwanted content
  • Configuration is easy to understand
  • Too easy to bypass the blocking
  • Blocks sites that should not be blocked (e.g., educational sites)
User reviews
won't block some sites like x.com
by Kent, 2025-02-25

Does not allow crypto mining
by David, 2025-01-12

how to block inprivate tabs
by karthikeya, 2024-11-12
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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