Norton Safe Search

Search safely online by enabling Norton Safe Search as your default search provider for maximum protection on Edge.
What is Norton Safe Search?
Norton Safe Search is an add-on for the Edge browser that offers enhanced web protection. It allows Norton Safe Search to be your default search provider to safeguard you from online threats. It enhances your online activities by marking unsafe web results and providing safety ratings for your search results. It also lets you know if the online shopping sites are secure. To fully maximize web protection, downloading the Norton Safe Web extension is recommended, along with this add-on.

Add-on stats

Version: 3.23.0.4 (Last updated: 2024-07-22)
Creation date: 2023-07-25
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • management
  • scripting
  • alarms
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • unlimitedStorage
  • webRequest
Host permissions:
  • https://*.norton.com/*
  • *://nortonsafe.search.ask.com/
  • https://ss-sym.search.ask.com/*
Size: 2.28M

Ranking

# 32

Other platforms

Norton Safe Search Plus (v1.0.0.30)
3.20 (5) 1,000,000
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Add-on summary

Analyze keywords

You must install this extension to set Norton Safe Search as your default search provider for Edge.

Norton Safe Search helps defend you from identity thieves and online scams by warning you of dangerous sites when you search, shop or browse online.

Norton Safe Search provides you added peace of mind from online threats by:

  • Marking unsafe web results
  • Providing you with safety ratings your search results
  • Letting you know which shopping sites are safe.

Note that this extension only enables resetting Norton Safe Search as your default search provider on Edge. For maximum Web protection, download the Norton Safe Web extension


By using this add-on, you are subject to the product terms specified here:

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User reviews

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 Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
    Cons
    • Doesn't install or activate properly
    • Useless functionality and poor performance
    • Incessant prompts for additional fees or upgrades
    • Limited search capabilities compared to other search engines
    • Difficulties in changing region settings for searches
    Most mentioned
    • Users report the add-on does not function as expected
    • Complaints about excessive costs and lack of comprehensive protection
    • Frustration over complex installation and activation processes
    Recent reviews
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    by frank, 2024-11-09

    Won't download, a waste of money. This sends you on a loop. please do not buy. Only one star because this is what it takes to leave a review.
    by Annie, 2024-10-22

    I can notice that too many to list the price norton protection..
    by Nick, 2024-09-11
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    Add-on safety

    Risk impact

    Norton Safe Search requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

    Risk likelihood

    Norton Safe Search has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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