McAfee® WebAdvisor

McAfee® WebAdvisor

McAfee® WebAdvisor

What is McAfee® WebAdvisor?
McAfee® WebAdvisor is an extension for Microsoft Edge offering real-time protection from online threats. It color-codes search results based on safety, blocks potentially harmful sites, and shields you from threats on otherwise trustworthy sites. Providing a seamless, secure browsing experience.
Merlin
Stats
Version: 8.1.0.4921 (Last updated: 2024-04-18)
Creation date: 2022-01-20
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • tabs
  • scripting
  • activeTab
  • downloads
  • nativeMessaging
  • webRequest
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • unlimitedStorage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 3.37M
Stats date:

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McAfee® WebAdvisor
McAfee® WebAdvisor (v8.1.0.4921)
4.56 (11,536) 86,000,000
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Merlin
Summary
Analyze keywords

Search confidently, browse safely.

McAfee WebAdvisor for Microsoft Edge is your trusty companion that helps keep you safe from threats while you search and browse the web. This extension safeguards you from malware and phishing attempts while you surf, without impacting your browsing performance or experience.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Search safely. For supported search engines, WebAdvisor will place red, yellow or green safety ratings right in your search results so you can efficiently navigate to safe sites.
  2. Click with confidence. WebAdvisor blocks most potentially bad sites before they can do harm, displaying a page to warn you of potential risks.
  3. Breathe easy. Even genuine websites can unwittingly play host to malicious content, but don’t worry - WebAdvisor helps to identify and block these risks, while preserving legitimate content.

As one of the world’s leading independent cybersecurity companies, McAfee actively protects over 300 million consumer devices worldwide and uses this expertise to power the real-time protection that makes WebAdvisor your first line of defense for safer browsing.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Provides safety
  • Protects from dangerous websites
Cons
  • Causes page hangs
  • Pop-ups for additional purchases
  • Too many notifications
Most mentioned
  • Pop-ups for additional purchases
  • Does not work with certain websites
  • Issues with subscription renewal
Recent reviews
camara
by Anna, 2024-04-06

Good
by Amos, 2024-03-31

VPN is horrible. I can't use bing or get multiple videos. The McAfee website does not tell how to turn it off. The whole thing is as disaster!
by Cynthia, 2024-03-29
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Safety
Risk impact

McAfee® WebAdvisor is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install McAfee® WebAdvisor if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

McAfee® WebAdvisor has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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