Guardio Review

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Highlights

• Extension-based browser protection
• 7-day free trial
• 33% discount on monthly rate when billed annually
• No commitment, cancel anytime
• Can be activated on up to five devices
• Can invite four additional family members for free
• Major credit cards and PayPal accepted
• 4.3 rating on Trustpilot based on over 4,000 reviews

Best for

• Chrome and Gmail users
• Protecting up to five devices 
• Trying out service for seven days at no cost

Why Choose Guardio

Guardio can be a good option to protect your online activity if you use Chrome or any other Chromium-based browser, such as Opera or Samsung Internet, as well as Gmail as your email provider. Guardio currently doesn’t support other browsers or email providers.

What Guardio Offers

• Blocks dangerous websites
• Stops intrusive pop-up ads
• Protects emails against phishing
• Real-time identity theft detection
• 24/7 customer support
• VIP monitoring services at extra cost  
• Cancel-any-time guarantee

Features

Guardio offers antivirus and data protection through a browser extension and mobile app. It blocks malware downloads, detects and blocks suspicious websites, and flags data and protection vulnerabilities on your web activities. It also detects malicious email activity – as long as you use Gmail – and filters phishing messages coming from numbers not included in your contacts through the mobile app. These are some of Guardio’s main features:

Harmful website blocking: Guardio detects suspicious and low-authority websites and alerts you to them before allowing your browser to connect. You can choose to proceed to sites that are suspicious but which don’t contain known malware, while Guardio will completely block sites that contain malware.

Phishing alerts: Guardio automatically identifies phishing attempts, which may include spoofed websites or requests for passwords from low-authority web pages. The software will alert you to potential phishing activity so you can investigate further.

Data breach alerts: Guardio tracks past data breaches so you can see if your personal information or account credentials have been leaked. Detailed information is available on your account’s dashboard. If you sign up for VIP services, you’ll also receive real-time alerts when a new data breach occurs and exposes your information.

Machine learning: Guardio uses machine learning to adapt to new malware and other types of online threats. This adaptive technology enables Guardio to identify viruses that haven’t yet been added to the malware databases that most traditional antivirus software relies on.

Ease of Use

Guardio is very easy to use. Simply install the extension to Google Chrome and download the mobile app to your phone and Guardio’s website alerts and blocking features will go into effect immediately.

You can monitor your online activity and set up email, text and website threat alerts from your account’s dashboard. You can also see your browsing history and review any alerts or sites and pop-ups blocked by Guardio. The dashboard is very easy to navigate. If you share your account with multiple users, each user gets their own personal dashboard.

Detection Rates and Reliability

Guardio doesn’t measure its detection rates, but the software has had some notable successes. For example, Guardio detected a flaw in the popular Evernote extension for Google Chrome, which is used by 4.6 million people. Guardio also has a 4.3-star rating on Trustpilot after more than 4,000 user reviews.

Guardio’s machine learning capabilities help ensure that the software is able to stay ahead of new threats. Instead of relying solely on databases of known malware, Guardio is able to recognize and block new threats that haven’t been seen before but which look similar to documented malware.

Pricing

Guardio plans start at $9.99 per month if you choose the annual plan. Additionally, it offers VIP benefits, including dedicated experts, deep threat analysis and risk reduction, real-time calls for high-risk threats, and ongoing setup checks and updates. The VIP package costs $199.99 more per year.

Value for Money

Guardio can be a good option for you if the vast majority of your online activity takes place in a Chromium-based environment. However, you can find other antivirus providers that offer more comprehensive protection for the same price or for a fraction of Guadio’s cost.

Guardio has a 4.3 rating based on more than 4,000 reviews on Trustpilot, which is considered excellent.

Help and Support

Guardio customer service is available by email 24/7. You can also use the contact form on your dashboard or check the Help Center or FAQ section on its website to find answers to common questions. Guardio currently doesn’t offer customer support by phone.

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Bottom Line

If you’re looking for a browser extension you can install in seconds to protect your data and monitor your Chrome and Gmail online activity in real time, Guardio may be the right fit for you. Guardio can filter, detect and block suspicious sites, apps, extensions and emails, filter phishing messages, and monitor your identity on the web. You can use Guadio on up to five devices and share your subscription with four members of your family. If you opt for the annual membership, you pay only $9.99 per month.

About Guardio

Guardio is a cybersecurity company founded in Israel in 2018. Guardio’s browser extension for Google Chrome is used by more than 1.5 million people around the world. Guardio’s backers include Tiger Global, Emerge, Vintage Investment Partners, and Samsung Next.