Avast browser security and web reputation plugin.

Latest Version

Version
22.12.6
Update
September 2, 2024
Size
2.49MiB
Developer
www.avast.com
Category
Users
7,000,000+
Rating
4.4422 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
ActiveTab
Scripting
Storage
Alarms
DeclarativeNetRequest
DeclarativeNetRequestFeedback
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Avast Online Security & Privacy Extension

Avast Browser Security - web reputation plugin
Avast-powered security for your Google Chrome browser.

Browse without worry or fear with Avast in your corner: we’ll check every site you visit, from Facebook to your bank, to ensure nothing puts you or your data at risk. We stop phishing attacks, show user reviews, and warn you if a site is deemed untrustworthy by our community of 400 million.

•\tIdentifies and blocks phishing sites trying to steal your data
•\tSee how website has been rated by a growing community of 400 million Avast users
•\tEasily check the rating of any website just by hovering over the link
•\tWarns you when you’re visiting websites with bad reputations
•\tIf you have Avast Secure Browser installed, we’ll open it automatically when you shop or bank online to help protect your data
•\tBlocks annoying tracking cookies that collect data on your browsing activities

What data we collect
•\tURL - to check if the website is safe or not
•\tUser's feedback - to tell whether the site rating and classification you received are relevant
•\tUsage data - To measure user’s behavior in UI and how user interacts with the extension
•\tInternal extension identifier(GUID) - to distinguish unique malware hits, to measure product telemetry and calculate aggregated statistics
•\tInformation about device (Browser type, Operating System Version) - To obtain usage aggregated statistics
•\tCountry - to detect country specific malware campaigns, to measure product telemetry and calculate aggregated statistics


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By installing this extension to your browser, you confirm you read and agree to Avast's Privacy Policy (https://www.avast.com/privacy-policy) and End User License Agreement (https://www.avast.com/eula) which govern your download and use of the selected product.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Avast Online Security & Privacy", "description": "Avast browser security and web reputation plugin.", "version": "22.12.6", "manifest_version": 3, "author": "Avast", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": "icons/icon-avast64.png", "default_title": "Avast Online Security & Privacy" }, "icons": { "32": "icons/icon-avast32.png", "64": "icons/icon-avast64.png", "128": "icons/icon-avast128.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "activeTab", "scripting", "storage", "alarms", "declarativeNetRequest", "declarativeNetRequestFeedback" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://*/*", "http://*/*" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "client/main.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "client/gpc.js" ], "run_at": "document_start" }, { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "client/cookie/cookieConsent.js" ], "run_at": "document_start", "all_frames": true } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "client/*.css", "fonts/*.woff2", "icons/*.png", "icons/*.svg", "locales/*.json" ], "matches": [ "" ] }, { "resources": [ "client/gpcWindowSetting.js" ], "matches": [ "https://*/*" ] } ], "declarative_net_request": { "rule_resources": [ { "id": "AdTracking_Allowed", "enabled": true, "path": "/rulesets/AdTracking_Allowed.json" }, { "id": "Others_Allowed", "enabled": true, "path": "/rulesets/Others_Allowed.json" }, { "id": "Social_Allowed", "enabled": true, "path": "/rulesets/Social_Allowed.json" }, { "id": "WebAnalytics_Allowed", "enabled": true, "path": "/rulesets/WebAnalytics_Allowed.json" }, { "id": "AdTracking", "enabled": false, "path": "/rulesets/AdTracking.json" }, { "id": "Others", "enabled": false, "path": "/rulesets/Others.json" }, { "id": "Social", "enabled": false, "path": "/rulesets/Social.json" }, { "id": "WebAnalytics", "enabled": false, "path": "/rulesets/WebAnalytics.json" } ] }, "incognito": "split", "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+L" }, "description": "Open AOSP UI" } }}
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How to download and manually install Avast Online Security & Privacy extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Avast Online Security & Privacy 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 Avast Online Security & Privacy extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Avast Online Security & Privacy extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Avast Online Security & Privacy extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Avast Online Security & Privacy 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 Avast Online Security & Privacy Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Avast Online Security & Privacy extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Avast Online Security & Privacy extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Avast Online Security & Privacy 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 Avast Online Security & Privacy 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 Avast Online Security & Privacy extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Avast Online Security & Privacy 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 Avast Online Security & Privacy extension file

Select and download the Avast Online Security & Privacy 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 Avast Online Security & Privacy 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 Avast Online Security & Privacy 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 Avast Online Security & Privacy 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 Avast Online Security & Privacy extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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(ID: ) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/24/2024 excelente

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KS LGD (ID: 000000d7e473a152) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/22/2024 介绍页面上说能检测网站上链接的评级, 瞎说! 估计指的是搜索结果打个勾(不一定可靠 是否存在背调数据库)。实时行为分析在付费版有个web分析(不知道有啥用),如果是在线分析且服务器在海外,网络延迟和内存开销不容忽视。拦截去广告属于基础功能(有更好的替代,Adblock等)了。综上 提供鸡肋的功能却能低成本收集可靠的用户和网站安全数据。。。难道没有更好的选择么?推荐MalewareBytes!

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Johnson Tsai (ID: 0000008ef5caadf3) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/30/2024 Search results scanning does not work on lazy/delay loaded content in Google search. Steps to reproduce: After Google search results appear, scroll down the page to see more results come out without Avast scanning labels.

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Game of THRONES (ID: 000000e5d7096943) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/03/2023 It's too much blocking websites. Even if I press to access the site, it blocks access to the site at the source.

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Antonio Cer (ID: 00000091bc800446) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/14/2023 el producto es bueno pero me marca el sitio de avast como peligroso afortunadamente estan protegidos contra ustedes miswmos y no me contestaron ni en latam ni usa-es