Chrome Safety Check — how to enable and save your passwords

While we're used to standard security features, Google Chrome has the built-in tool that helps keep your data safe with little to no user interaction. This feature runs in the background and monitors key security aspects.

PCWorld writes about it.

How does Safety Check work in Chrome?

The Safety Check feature was first introduced in 2020 and has been continuously improved, with the last major update in September 2024. It monitors the security of passwords, secure browsing settings, browser version, site permissions, extensions, and messages that may be unwanted or malicious.

If the check reveals problems or potential risks, Chrome will display notifications with instructions on how to remedy the situation.

To run Safety Check, you need to open the browser settings (via the three-dot menu in the upper right corner) and go to the Privacy and security section. There you will find the "Safety Check" option, which can be activated with a single button.

The Safety Check page has a "Safety at a glance" block where Chrome displays the status of updates, cracked passwords, and protected browsing. Green checkmarks mean everything is fine, red icons mean you need to pay attention.

Below, in the "Safety Recommendations" section, the browser can report old sites that have lost their authorisation or other potential risks that should be eliminated.

As a reminder, Google is working on the special version of Chrome for Android that will support the extension. Some enthusiasts have already tested this version on regular smartphones.

We also wrote that modern websites and services can be very interested in user actions, collecting large amounts of data about online activity. If privacy or security is important to you, or if you simply don't want to share your browsing history, choosing a secure web browser is the easiest way to reduce the risk of personal information leakage.