How to Install Bitdefender Web Protection (TrafficLight) on macOS

The Bitdefender Web Protection (TrafficLight) extension for macOS keeps you safe online by scanning the websites you visit for malware and phishing attempts. It blocks dangerous websites and warns you about unsafe links directly in your search results. Bitdefender TrafficLight supports the following web browsers:

Safari
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome

After installing Bitdefender App on your Mac, follow the steps below to add the Web Protection (TrafficLight) extension to your browser.

1. Click the B icon in the menu bar at the top right of your screen to open the Bitdefender app.

2. In the left-hand menu, go to Services → Protection → Web Protection.

3. In the Web Protection panel, click Enable or Install next to your preferred browser (Safari, Firefox, or Chrome).

Only supported browsers that are currently installed on your Mac will appear in this list.

4. Follow the browser-specific instructions below to complete the installation.

Safari

Firefox

5. After clicking Install, the Bitdefender Traffic Light page will open in Mozilla Firefox. Click Free Download.

Bitdefender TrafficLight

6. You will be redirected to the Firefox Add-ons gallery. Click Add to Firefox.

install TrafficLight on Firefox

7. In the confirmation pop-up, click Add to install TrafficLight.

Add TrafficLight to Firefox

8. Check the Pin extension to toolbar box (optional), then click OK.

Pin extension to toolbar

9. Enable all required permissions for Bitdefender TrafficLight to function correctly, then click Agree & Continue.

Agree and Continue

10. Save your work in any open tabs, then click Reload and Activate to refresh your browsing session and turn on the extension.

Reload and Activate

Chrome

Once the Bitdefender TrafficLight extension is enabled, you’ll see a white checkmark inside a circle in your browser’s address bar. This indicates that web protection is active and your macOS browsing is secured.