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Learn more about Norton browser extensions

What are browser extensions

  1. Browser extensions are software modules that add functionality to web browsers.

  2. They are also called add-ons or browser plugins.

  3. Browser extensions can be installed and managed through the browser's extension or add-on store.

  4. Extensions are basically to enhance the browsing experience by providing additional features beyond what the browser offers.

What are the different browser extensions

  1. Norton Safe Web

  2. Norton Safe Search

  3. Norton Home Page

Norton Safe Web extension

This extension is specifically designed to help users identify and avoid potentially dangerous websites while browsing the internet.

This extension assesses websites for various security risks and provides users with information about the safety of the sites they visit.

Features of Norton Safe Web

Safety Ratings: Norton Safe Web assigns safety ratings to websites based on its analysis of potential threats. These ratings help users make informed decisions about whether to trust a site.

Search Engine Integration: Norton Safe Web integrates with popular search engines: such as Safe Search, Google, Bing, and Yahoo (On Google Chrome browser) and on Norton Safe Search (On Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox) to display safety ratings alongside search results. This feature helps users identify safe sites before clicking on links.

Phishing Protection: The service helps protect users from phishing websites, which attempt to trick individuals into providing sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, or credit card details.

Link Guard: Link Guard offers protection from unsafe hyperlinks when you access them in social networking sites and webmail’s.

To know more about Norton Safe Web extension, read Browse the Internet securely with Norton Safe Web

Norton Safe Search extension

Norton Safe Search extension is Norton's secure search engine that protects users from visiting phishing and other risky sites that may appear in search results. It uses Norton's Safe Web technology, which rates websites according to their safety. Norton Safe Search is included in Norton's security products offered online or in retail.

To know more about Norton Safe Search extension, read FAQ: Norton Safe Search

Norton Home Page extension

Norton Home Page extensions allows you to customize your browsers new tab page. You can:

  1. Add background images to your new tab page.

  2. Set dark and light themes to your new tab page.

  3. Add shortcuts or quick links to access your favourite sites.

  4. Import Browser Bookmarks into new tab page.

The Norton Home Page extension includes Norton Safe Search, which helps protect you from potential identity thieves and online scams by warning you of dangerous sites when you search, shop, or browse online.

DocID: v20240206091158843
Last modified: 04/24/2025

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