# Chrome Security | Must Have Extensions **URL:** \ **Category:** Tools & Scripts\ **Tags:** tools, tips-tricks, browsers\ **Created:** [March 13, 2022, 9:49pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/chrome-security-must-have-extensions/216575 "2022-03-13T21:49:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TheStrength](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/thestrength/32/46753_2.png) [@TheStrength](https://onehack.st/u/TheStrength)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2022, 9:49pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/chrome-security-must-have-extensions/216575/1 "2022-03-13T21:49:00Z")
From managing tabs to increasing productivity, Chrome has a whole bunch of handy extensions to empower the user. For me, Chrome is the go-to browser through which I manage my financial accounts and sensitive data. But to ensure all of that information stays safe, I take advantage of multiple Chrome security extensions that turn out absolutely useful. Sharing with you my experience with Chrome security extension, I have jotted down 10 of the best and must-have extensions for Chrome that will help you secure the browser and all your sensitive information. Let’s dig right into it. #### 1. [Avast Online Security](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/avast-online-security/gomekmidlodglbbmalcneegieacbdmki?hl=en) It’s my favorite **Chrome extension for overall security while surfing the web**. I personally like its phishing attack protection feature that automatically scans key elements of a web page to **detect whether a page is official or fake one and warns you immediately**. It also auto-corrects mistakes in a URL to ensure you don’t end up on a fake website. Avast Online Security uses **community rating system to rate websites** and helps you in detecting the dangerous ones. On top of that, it also blocks tracking cookies that **track your activity for analysis purposes**. #### 2. [HTTPS **Everywhere**](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/https-everywhere/gcbommkclmclpchllfjekcdonpmejbdp?hl=en) An encrypted connection (HTTPS) ensures **no one could monitor your activity** or steal data. Unfortunately, not all websites support HTTPS connection, and this is where HTTPS Everywhere comes in. It is a Chrome extension that will try to **connect to an HTTPS version of websites if possible**. This allows you to get HTTPS connection on thousands of websites that by default **connect you to an insecure HTTP connection**. Just install the extension, and it will start doing its job. #### 3. [Ghostery](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ghostery/mlomiejdfkolichcflejclcbmpeaniij?hl=en) If you are **concerned about your online privacy** or simply want to get rid of trackers that may be slowing down your browsing, then Ghostery is the best extension for this purpose. It basically gives you **full control over trackers and let you decide which to block or unblock**. It **lists all types of trackers in its settings** from where you can individually block/unblock them. However, you can also click on the Ghostery extension button while browsing a website to **see its trackers and disable them if needed**. I also really like their **tracker categories** such as advertisements, analytics, and social media, etc. that will let you **block tracking of a specific type**. #### 4. [Blur](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/blur/epanfjkfahimkgomnigadpkobaefekcd?hl=en) A password manager is a must to **ensure all your login credentials stay safe**. Although there are many password managing tools available online, but I find Blur to be the most secure one, thanks to its added security features. It does a perfect job of **saving and managing your online passwords in an encrypted** **environment**. It also **masks your credit card and billing information from shopping sites** and lets you shop online without even giving up your actual credit card or information. Blur’s **tracking protection feature blocks all types of trackers**. Interestingly, it also blocks trackers that don’t depend on cookies, making it a **better option than insecure browsing**. #### 5. [WOT: Web of Trust](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wot-web-of-trust-website/bhmmomiinigofkjcapegjjndpbikblnp?hl=en) Similar to Avast Online Security, **Web of Trust also uses community rating system**. The users can add comments and rate websites to help other users stay safe online. It will automatically **warn you if a site is scammy or contains malware of some kind**. The websites are rated for both security and child safety standards. Best of all, **if there is no rating for a specific website** , you can also ask for a review. Once requested, community members will give you insight on the website **if they have any experience with it**. #### 6. [Click&Clean](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/clickclean/ghgabhipcejejjmhhchfonmamedcbeod?hl=en) Click&Clean is actually a cleaning tool that does a great job of **clearing all the traces of your online activity with a single click**. If you need to immediately delete all the stored data about your online activity, simply click on the extension button and it will **clear all the internet history, cookies, cache, saved URLs, temporary files, web SQL databases** , flash cookies and more. It also has a **built-in anti-malware** (powered by BitDefender) that will check your PC for any malware. Adding cherry to the cake, the extension is highly customizable and you can **configure it to delete only specific type of data**. #### 7. [Surveillance Cam Professional](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/surveillance-cam-professi/cpcnbefekficgbfoibedacpkahdfijoe?hl=en) Surveillance Cam Professional is an amazing security asset that will protect your PC and its surroundings. It basically **turns your PC’s webcam into a surveillance camera that will take picture of any movement detected by the camera**. The picture is then sent to you via email so you could quickly take action. The opportunities are endless with this extension, but a common use would be to **ensure no one messes with your PC and the data inside it**. The cam works in stealth mode, and if required, it can also raise an alarm to scare off the intruder. Although the **extension developers confirm that they never save your pictures** , I will still not recommend you to monitor any sensitive activity with this tool. #### 8. [Secure Mail for Gmail](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/secure-mail-for-gmail-by/jngdnjdobadbdemillgljnnbpomnfokn?hl=en) A really handy Chrome extension for Gmail users, Secure Mail for Gmail **lets you send encrypted emails to other users that cannot be read by anyone other than you and the intended sender** (not even Google). You just need to compose an email and encrypt it with a password. The recipient will have to use the **same password to decrypt the email** that you use to encrypt it. The encryption also happens on the client side, so even the **developers of this extension can’t access this information**. If you have very **sensitive information to share with someone** , then Secure Mail for Gmail would be your best choice. Although, do keep in mind that the **recipient must also install the extension to decrypt the email**. #### 9. [Panic Button](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/panicbutton/faminaibgiklngmfpfbhmokfmnglamcm/reviews?hl=en) As it’s named suggests, Panic Button helps you **close everything you are doing with a press of a button when a panic situation occurs**. If you are working on something sensitive and suddenly need to wind up everything, **simply click on the Panic Button extension button or press the assigned key**. All the tabs will close and will be stored in the bookmarks folder. And when the coast is clear, **click on the Panic Button extension again to restore all the tabs**. It’s the perfect tool to protect your activity from uninvited guests. #### 10. [DotVPN](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dotvpn-%C3%83%C2%A2%C3%82%C2%80%C3%82%C2%94-a-better-way-to/kpiecbcckbofpmkkkdibbllpinceiihk) A VPN is a must to **anonymize your online activity** and save your data from being intercepted. For Chrome users, DotVPN is probably the best VPN that is **fast, reliable and can be easily used for free**. It offers unlimited bandwidth and lets you switch between up to 12 locations for free. And there are **no limits on switches as well**. DotVPN **does more than what a regular VPN service can do**. To mention a few of its features; it allows you to open .onion websites, uses 4096-bit encryption, **compresses data, and a built-in firewall to protect inbound connections**. For ultimate online security, DotVPN will be your best bud. #### Bringing to a close The above extensions should be **enough to browse the web securely and keep your information protected**. I personally keep most of these extensions active in my browser to give me the best security. However, I only **activate extensions like Secure Mail for Gmail and Click&Clean on need basis** , which is usually very rare. **Enjoy!** ---
**Author:** ![ailihphilia](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/ailihphilia/32/104172_2.png) [@ailihphilia](https://onehack.st/u/ailihphilia)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2022, 7:49am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/chrome-security-must-have-extensions/216575/2 "2022-03-14T07:49:09Z")
Awsome list!!!