AntiToolbar

A handful of web browsers have managed to make a name for themselves throughout the years by providing enhanced navigation speed, various accessibility features and support for extensions. On the other hand, a common infiltration method for malicious content is by deploying unwanted toolbars or addons and this is where AntiToolbar comes in handy to help you out and keep your browsing experience secure and smooth.

In terms of design, the application wraps all of its features in a visually appealing and intuitive interface. Supported browsers like Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome are displayed in tabs, while the rest of the space lets you manage corresponding settings.

If you were expecting a method to prevent toolbars from getting installed, disappointment kicks in somewhere withing the first few minutes of using it. This is because the application is actually an extensions manager for supported web browsers, with no monitoring or warning systems.

The place where all settings are stored is split into several panels that display existing toolbars, the active homepage, as well as the default search engine used. In this regard, the application does a pretty good job, letting you set all options mentioned above in the blink of an eye and for all supported browsers, as well as choose which extensions to turn off or on.

Changes are indeed reflected in the browser's functionality, but updates are not done in real time, nor can the app detect changes unless the target program is closed. What's more, you are free to add as many toolbars, addons and extensions as you please, with AntiToolbar only displaying them in a list, giving you the possibility to change corresponding status.

Taking everything into consideration, we can say that AntiToolbar is anything but what the name suggests. Sure, you quickly get acquainted with its features thanks to the intuitive design and you can change settings almost instantly for more browsers. However, the lack of a monitor and real time updating system cuts out some degree of practicality, especially that you surely don't use more than one browsers for personal interests.