Bitcleaner Surfguard
Automatically clears browsing data on browser exit to protect your privacy.
What it does
Permissions and access
Taken from the extension's own manifest file inside the package. The store listing does not spell this out, so it is worth reading before you install.
| Permission | What it allows |
|---|---|
scripting | Run its own code on pages |
storage | Store its own settings and data |
tabs | See the addresses and titles of your open tabs |
Requests 3 permissions — extensions doing the same job average 6.9.
Technical details
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Description
Bitcleaner Surfguard is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your browsing privacy and security by automatically clearing sensitive data when you close your browser. It helps protect your personal information from being stored locally, making it ideal for shared or public computers, or for users who simply want to maintain a clean digital footprint.
Key Features
- Automatic Data Cleanup on Browser Exit: When you close Chrome, Bitcleaner Surfguard automatically deletes your browsing history, cookies, cache, and other temporary files. This prevents others who use the same device from accessing your online activity or saved login credentials.
- Customizable Cleanup Options: You can choose which types of data to clear. For example, you might keep saved passwords for convenience while clearing history and cookies. This flexibility allows you to balance privacy with usability based on your specific needs.
- One-Click Manual Cleanup: In addition to automatic cleaning, you can manually trigger a cleanup at any time with a single click. This is useful when you want to clear data immediately, such as before handing your computer to someone else.
- Whitelist Support: You can specify websites for which you want to retain data, such as cookies for sites you frequently log into. This ensures you don't have to re-enter credentials on trusted sites while still clearing data from others.
- Real-Time Privacy Dashboard: The extension provides a simple overview of how much data has been cleared and which categories were cleaned. This transparency helps you understand the impact of the cleanup process.
- Low Resource Usage: Bitcleaner Surfguard runs efficiently in the background without slowing down your browser or consuming significant system resources, so you can enjoy privacy protection without performance trade-offs.
Whether you are using a shared office computer, a public library terminal, or simply want to prevent websites from tracking you over time, Bitcleaner Surfguard ensures that your browsing session leaves no trace. Its automatic cleanup feature provides peace of mind, especially for users who frequently access sensitive accounts like banking or email. By giving you control over what data is kept and what is discarded, the extension helps you maintain a private and secure browsing environment effortlessly.
Extensions that do the same job
Matched by what these extensions actually do, not by store category, and sorted so the ones asking for the least access come first.
| Extension | Site access | Permissions | Users | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcleaner Surfguard — this page | All sites | 3 | 100K | 5.0★ |
| MEGA | Limited | 2 | 1M | 4.3★ |
| Virtru Email Protection | Limited | 2 | 700K | 3.9★ |
| Plugins | Limited | 3 | 400K | 3.8★ |
| Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web - WABULK | Limited | 4 | 200K | 4.7★ |
| Osprey: Browser Protection | Limited | 3 | 10K | 4.9★ |
| Just Delete Me | Limited | 4 | 8K | 4.3★ |
Want the same thing with less access? MEGA, Virtru Email Protection, Plugins ask for fewer permissions than this one.
Store data last checked August 14, 2026.