AVG Browser Security and web reputation plugin.

Latest Version

Version
21.1.6
Update
September 2, 2024
Size
2.76MiB
Developer
www.avg.com
Category
Users
600,000+
Rating
4.68285 ★
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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AVG Online Security Extension

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

Browse without worry or fear with AVG 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 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 AVG 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

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

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 behaviour 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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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "AVG Online Security", "description": "AVG Browser Security and web reputation plugin.", "version": "21.1.6", "manifest_version": 3, "author": "AVG", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": "icons/icon-avg64.png", "default_title": "AVG Online Security" }, "icons": { "32": "icons/icon-avg32.png", "64": "icons/icon-avg64.png", "128": "icons/icon-avg128.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "activeTab", "scripting", "storage", "alarms", "declarativeNetRequest", "declarativeNetRequestFeedback" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://*/*", "http://*/*" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "client/main.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "client/*.css", "fonts/*.woff2", "fonts/*.ttf", "icons/*.png", "icons/*.svg", "locales/*.json" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ], "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 AVG Online Security extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install AVG Online Security 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 AVG Online Security extension file

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

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