Adaware Web Protection Chrome Extension Analysis
Privacy, Security & Ad BlockersChrome extension ID: nnooggpliipegmffiolegeppbgkclbpi
This browser extension scans URLs during web browsing to identify and block access to malicious or suspicious websites. It uses cloud-based detection technology to ensure the threat database is constantly updated.
Overview
Installs
60K+
Rating
★ 3.9
59 reviews
Languages
1 locales
Includes English
Market analysis
Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.
Macro category
Privacy, Security & Ad Blockers
Pricing friction
Low review signal
Complaint intensity
Moderate review signal
Listing positioning
Adaware Web Protection positions itself as a robust, cloud-based security tool providing antivirus-level protection. It emphasizes the use of an evolving algorithm to detect dangerous websites and zero-day threats in real-time.
Inferred product pattern
A real-time web reputation and URL scanning utility focused on cloud-based threat intelligence.
Review-backed pain points
Users have reported that the extension incorrectly flags legitimate and essential websites, such as Gmail and Google Classroom, as dangerous.
Observed feature gaps
No specific feature gaps were identified, though users noted issues with accuracy compared to competitors.
- General internet users
- Security-conscious web surfers
- Students and professionals using Google Workspace
- Real-time URL scanning
- Malware and threat detection
- Zero-day threat protection
- General helpfulness
- High user satisfaction
- High false positive rates
- Inaccurate website flagging
- No pricing information is provided in the store listing or reviews.
Support
No support complaints were observed in the provided reviews.
Reliability
Users reported reliability issues regarding the accuracy of website scanning, specifically concerning false positives on legitimate sites.
Privacy
No privacy or security complaints were observed in the provided data.
- No clear monetization signal
- No account requirement observed
- No clear pricing signal
Store listing facts
- Screenshots: 1
- Videos: 0
- Languages: 1
- Privacy policy
- Developer contact
- Official website
- Version: 2.0.1
- Size: 208KiB
- Last updated:
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Links
Website: adaware.com
Privacy policy: http://www.adaware.com/privacy-policy
