Norton Safe Web Chrome extension

Flags dangerous websites in search results and while browsing It sits in the security & privacy category and runs as a Chrome extension, so it works right inside your browser.

Yes, Norton Safe Web is free to use.

Some features of Norton Safe Web may require an account. Check the listing before you install if that matters to you.

Norton Safe Web suits anyone who needs a simple security & privacy tool in Chrome.

Open Norton Safe Web in the Chrome Web Store, click Add to Chrome, review the permissions in the pop-up, then click Add extension. Pin it from the puzzle-piece icon to keep it one click away.

Go to chrome://extensions, find Norton Safe Web and click Remove. You can also right-click its toolbar icon and choose Remove from Chrome.

Check the permissions Norton Safe Web requests when you install it, prefer versions that are actively updated, and review its privacy policy. Only keep extensions you actively use.

Most Chrome Web Store extensions, including Norton Safe Web, can be installed in Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge and Brave. Some features may differ by browser.

No. Chrome's mobile apps don't run Chrome Web Store extensions, so Norton Safe Web works on desktop Chrome and other Chromium browsers on Windows, Mac, Linux and ChromeOS.

There are several extensions that do a similar job. Browse the security & privacy category to compare options.

Norton Safe Web works on most websites you visit in Chrome.

Most lightweight extensions have little impact, but every extension uses some memory. If Chrome feels slow, open More tools, then Task manager, to see how much Norton Safe Web uses.