Several Chrome extensions, although available on the Web Store, have proven to be dangerous for privacy and security. Some inject ads, others collect browsing data or redirect to suspicious websites. Here is the full list of those you should uninstall as soon as possible.
List of affected extensions
- Ads Blocker
- Colorful Tic Tac Toe
- Notepad
- Blue Messenger
- EasySearch
- Floating Player – Picture-in-Picture Mode
- Games – New Tab
- Google Translator
- Green Messenger
- Image Downloader
- Lite Bookmarks
- Live Weather
- Maps Launcher
- Media Player
- My PDF Converter
- Netflix Party 2
- News Tab
- One Downloader
- Photo Gallery
- PDF Viewer
- Power Zoom
- Pretty Kitty
- Red Messenger
- Screenshot Capture
- Search by Weather
- Simple Game Tab
- Smart Weather
- Tab Manager
- Tab Search
- Volume Controller
- Video Downloader Plus
- Video Player
- Webcam Effects
- Zoom Plus
- Zoom Scheduler
What do these extensions do?
These extensions can:
- Display unsolicited ads on visited websites
- Track browsing activity without the user’s knowledge
- Modify displayed web pages
- Collect personal data
- Redirect to malicious websites
How to get rid of them
- Open Chrome and go to
chrome://extensions/ - Locate the extensions listed above
- Click “Remove” for each suspicious extension
Tips to stay protected
- Install only reputable extensions
- Check ratings, reviews, and requested permissions
- Avoid installing extensions for minor functions
- Keep the browser up to date
- Use antivirus or a security tool with web protection
It is also important to regularly review installed extensions to avoid unpleasant surprises.
