Avast Chrome extension

[Dinobot2]

Is this extension, that came along with Avast Free starting some time in 2021, necessary for Web Shield to work? Or is it just an extra add-on that runs independent of the Avast UI? Am I safe to remove this extension and not cause any issues with the Web Shield?

[Rundvleeskroket]

I don't use Chrome, but I doubt you need the extension. My Firefox doesn't have it, and Web Shield in Avast Free works fine.

[Dinobot2]

Cool. Removed. Worst case I can always re-add it from the Chrome web store if I really need it, although it seems like it was more of a supplemental tool to tell you about trackers and ads you were getting on each website.

[schmidthouse]

Cool. Removed. Worst case I can always re-add it from the Chrome web store if I really need it, although it seems like it was more of a supplemental tool to tell you about trackers and ads you were getting on each website.

Yup you're good to go

[connorball1h2]

Is this extension, that came along with Avast Free starting some time in 2021, necessary for Web Shield to work? Or is it just an extra add-on that runs independent of the Avast UI? Am I safe to remove this extension and not cause any issues with the Web Shield?

I did this and nothing happened, probably won't hurt, but better to have it.

[Dinobot2]

Is this extension, that came along with Avast Free starting some time in 2021, necessary for Web Shield to work? Or is it just an extra add-on that runs independent of the Avast UI? Am I safe to remove this extension and not cause any issues with the Web Shield?

I did this and nothing happened, probably won't hurt, but better to have it.

Did what part, specifically?

[Rundvleeskroket]

Can't Chrome disable extensions without deleting them? Firefox can. That would be an easy way to see if the extension actually does something useful.

[Dinobot2]

Depends on the extension, but I don't think the Avast one is one you can keep in your Chrome browser while 'disabled' the way you can with, say, AdBlock Plus.