Best Chrome extensions to monitor email and avoid scams

Email lives in the browser, which makes Chrome extensions a powerful layer for security teams. Here is a practical comparison of tools you can deploy, plus the scenarios where Mailqor adds unique value.

Mailqor: verification badges + AI insights

• Badge overlays inside Gmail and Outlook Web show Verified/Unverified/Suspicious instantly.
• WHOIS, domain age, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, and AI explanations live in the sidebar.
• Works for finance and support teams that need quick context before acting.

Google Workspace phishing protection (native panel)

• Highlights external senders and potential spoofing attempts.
• Requires admin configuration but offers limited context to end users.
• Great baseline, but lacks customizable trust badges.

Microsoft Defender Browser Protection

• Warns users about malicious links before they load.
• Useful for Outlook Web, but broader than email-specific checks.

Mimecast or Proofpoint browser add-ons

• Integrate with gateway verdicts to show banners.
• Excellent for regulated industries, yet require the vendor stack and may slow email load times.

How to choose the right stack

• Mix a badge-focused tool (Mailqor) with your provider's default warnings.
• Evaluate deployment effort: Chrome Web Store installs vs. enterprise policies.
• Prioritize UX—if the extension floods users with alerts, they'll ignore it.

Conclusion: pair Mailqor with platform defenses

Chrome extensions amplify visibility right where users work. Mailqor complements Google/Microsoft defenses by translating deep signals into a decisive badge, helping employees avoid scams without opening a SIEM dashboard.

FAQ

Can we run multiple security extensions simultaneously?
Yes, but monitor performance and ensure overlays don't conflict.

Does Mailqor replace secure email gateways?
Mailqor complements them by exposing their decisions in the inbox.

How is data handled?
Mailqor processes metadata required for verification and follows strict privacy controls. See the Trust Center for details.