Protect your wallet with Catch and Release. Instantly identify 'fishy' websites and fraudulent stores before you click buy.
Users
3
−2 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#290K
#239K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 6 Jan 2026
Users
monthly, 9 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:3 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 9 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.
About Catch and Release
Stop Phishing Scams Before They Bite
Scammers are everywhere online, trying to steal our credit cards and personal info. Catch and Release is your digital tackle box. It checks every site you visit and warns you about the sketchy ones.
How it works: When you land on a site, our scanner runs a quick security check. If something looks fishy, we "Catch" it by highlighting it in red or yellow. If you know a site is safe, you can "Release" it by marking it as trusted.
Key Features:
- Brand Impersonation Detection: We know what the real Amazon and Nike look like. If a site's pretending to be a big brand, we'll alert you right away.
- Typosquatting Protection: Protects you from "Amazom.com" or "G0ogle.com" scams.
- Real-time Scam Language Detection: Our engine spots high-pressure tactics, those fake "95% off" deals, and sketchy payment requests (like Zelle or crypto-only).
- Google Safe Browsing Integration: Uses Google's huge database of dangerous sites.
- Non-Intrusive Design: Just a slim, color-coded bar at the top of your screen. Stays out of your way until you need it.
Growth
Window
Users
Change
Ratings
Rating
7 days
−1
−25.0%
0
0.00
30 days
−2
−40.0%
0
0.00
6 months
0
+0.0%
0
0.00
Chrome Web Store search rankings
Where Catch and Release appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change