Experience a cleaner, safer web.

Latest Version

Version
24.12.5.2094
Update
December 9, 2024
Size
562KiB
Developer
guard.io
Category
Users
700,000+
Rating
4.46555 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
DeclarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Cookies
Management
Notifications
Tabs
Storage
Idle
ContextMenus
Scripting
Alarms
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Guardio Protection Extension

Take control over your digital safety. Guardio helps safeguard your digital activities and personal data by blocking harmful sites and downloads, identifying suspicious emails, and securing your accounts against scams, phishing, financial fraud, and identity theft.
The browser extension is complemented by a mobile app, offering protection across devices. Both solutions operate continuously and update automatically. Users can access 24/7 human support. Notifications are sent only when action is required for your security.

How does it work?
• Install the browser extension and consider downloading the mobile app for comprehensive protection.
• Run a security check-up to identify potential security issues.
• Sign up to a Premium plan - it includes a 7-day free trial with full features. You can also get basic online protection by choosing to the Basic/free plan.
• Ongoing protection: Security features run in the background to continuously monitor risks.

What’s included?
For customers of the Basic plan:
• Fake website alerts on your computer

For customers of the Premium plan:
Security features:
• Fake site blocks
• Malicious download blocks
• Identity and personal data monitoring
• Data leak alerts
• Email phishing security
• Text message filter
• Malicious pop-up blocks
• Cross-device protection, browser extension, and a Mobile App
• 24/7 security hotline and human support
• $1M identity theft coverage

Recent mentions:
• PC Mag: “Perfect phishing protection”
• Techradar: “Guardio is simple to set up and use, budget-friendly, and does a superb job of keeping its users safe.”

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For all questions and support-related issues, email [email protected]

By installing this extension, you confirm and agree with Guardio's Privacy Policy (https://guard.io/privacy) and Terms & Conditions (https://guard.io/terms)
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Source Manifest.json

{"action":{"default_title":"Guardio",
"default_icon":"assets/logo.png"},
"background":{"service_worker":"background.bundle.js",
"type":"module"},
"short_name":"Guardio",
"description":"Experience a cleaner, safer web.",
"name":"Guardio Protection for Chrome",
"version":"24.12.5.2094",
"content_security_policy":{"extension_page":"script-src 'self' 'wasm-unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'",
"sandbox":"sandbox allow-scripts; script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'"},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["*://*.guard.io/*"],
"js":["content.bundle.js"]},{"matches":["*://*.mail.google.com/*"],
"js":["linksInjected.bundle.js"]}],
"permissions":["webRequest",
"webRequestBlocking",
"declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess",
"cookies",
"management",
"notifications",
"tabs",
"storage",
"idle",
"contextMenus",
"scripting",
"alarms"],
"host_permissions":[""],
"optional_permissions":["contentSettings",
"history",
"downloads"],
"optional_host_permissions":[],
"update_url":"https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"declarative_net_request":{"rule_resources":[]},
"icons":{"128":"assets/icon/gradient.png"},
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["assets/installed.json",
"injected.bundle.js",
"permissionProxy.bundle.js",
"permissionProxyDisabled.bundle.js",
"uiInjected.bundle.js",
"frame.html"],
"matches":[""]}],
"externally_connectable":{"matches":["*://*.guard.io/*"]},
"manifest_version":3}
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How to download and manually install Guardio Protection extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Guardio Protection extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Guardio Protection extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Guardio Protection extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Guardio Protection extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Guardio Protection extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Guardio Protection Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Guardio Protection extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Guardio Protection extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Guardio Protection extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Guardio Protection extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Guardio Protection extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Guardio Protection extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Guardio Protection extension file

Select and download the Guardio Protection extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Guardio Protection extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Guardio Protection extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Guardio Protection extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Guardio Protection extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Santiago_Chago_ Viguié (ID: 000000af215d964c) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/09/2024 ya escribi una y la aplycaccion no me deja publicarla,sera que no les gusto!?(no me gusto para nada)esa fue la repuesta que recibi...asi que no la publiquen porque no voy a cambiarla...

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Tony Grate (ID: 000000d6e11abd1c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/09/2023 Love how Guardio keeps my computer safe from spyware!!!

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Fern Elgar (ID: 0000004b7ff5e859) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/08/2023 Does Guardio detect facebook scammer? I have been receiving several times.

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ruth guess (ID: 0000008e5b3e51b3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/01/2023 sometimes I wonder why suddenly I have Quardio pop up on something I was going to look at ,I want to read that I'm thinking, and then it gives me a reason why I shouldn't look at it it it giving a reason and sometimes saying you can read this if you want to but it may not be wise . I must say that it annoys me at times suddenly appearing, but when I and stop and think it is just trying to protect my laptop

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Jimmy Drake (ID: 000000760538b1dd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/30/2023 Wish I had known about Guardio years ago.