Is Alexa Toolbar Safe ?

Discussion in 'All Other Search Engines' started by Algore, Nov 1, 2008.

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    Is Alexa Toolbar Safe ( or Sparky in the case of Firefox )

    Meaning is it safe from adwares / spywares / others

    Does this toolbar being installed improves the sites ranking

    I installed it once on firefox that after i installed it the firefox loads much slower say 10 times slower compared to normal

    Hope for some positive feedback
     
    Algore, Nov 1, 2008 IP
  2. 100kjob

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    My experience: this toolbar does not improve the sites ranking at all. I once installed it, but took it off later.
     
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    mexabet Well-Known Member

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    I installed it once and my anti-spyware detected it as a spyware, because it collects a lot of private data.
     
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  4. Algore

    Algore Peon

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    That's exactly what i think why the firefox always slows down

    Thx for reply
     
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    Oranges Active Member

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    Yes, even i have noticed that it makes firefox a bit slower.
    i have no idea about that it has spyware or adware, but it gives me feel like its suspicious.
     
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    Minterest Well-Known Member

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  7. !Unreal

    !Unreal Well-Known Member

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    It tracks what websites you go on. Thats why I would never use it.
     
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    Yes, even i have noticed that it makes firefox a bit slower.
     
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    Alexa Toolbar can increase your Alexa rank you can try using it , and you will see most of the traffic from your own country
     
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    asmodeus Notable Member

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    It can improve your own ranking, if used right, but I ended up uninstalling it because of viruses that can attach themselves to it. I got one and it messed up my comp pretty bad.
     
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    I don't recommend it. Just get the one for the status bar (if you don't have that already).
     
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    can Alexa Toolbar increase your Alexa rank you could try using it ?i think that it is impossible,because alexa toolbar is inserted you IE,i feel that it could not too more relation with your site
     
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    i was installed alexa toolbar, but my rank not change
     
    manung36, Nov 6, 2008 IP