McAfee® Web Boost extension

Security at a glance

Critical riskSafety score 15/10038 findings

Describes the Edge listing; other stores are scanned separately and can score differently. Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

See the full security report

Edge listing ID: lamehkegphbbfdailghaeeleoajilfho

Permissions (10)

  • Communicate with desktop apps
  • Observe web requests
  • View open tabs

Frequently asked questions

Is McAfee® Web Boost safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Edge listing of McAfee® Web Boost at 15/100 (critical risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does McAfee® Web Boost require?

McAfee® Web Boost requests 10 permissions. The most significant: Communicate with desktop apps, Observe web requests, View open tabs. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops McAfee® Web Boost?

McAfee® Web Boost is published by McAfee LLC.. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.