No. Start.me is a legitimate bookmark manager used by millions of people worldwide. There is nothing malicious or viral about our service. You are always in complete control — only you decide to use Start.me, and you can delete your account with all its data at any time.
Why do some websites claim Start.me is malware?
Unfortunately, some articles and videos online claim that Start.me is a virus or malicious site. If you look closely, you'll notice these articles are designed to sell anti-virus software, not to inform the public. The removal instructions they suggest don't apply to Start.me at all.
If you installed our New Tab extension and want to remove it, simply uninstall the browser extension — no special software is needed.
Facts about Start.me
Cloud-based service: Start.me is an online platform, not software installed on your computer. We do not install anything without your explicit action.
No browser hijacking: Our New Tab extension only changes your new tab page — and only after you install it. You can remove it at any time from your browser's extension settings.
Trusted by users: Our New Tab extension is rated 4.3 stars in the Chrome Web Store, and our Bookmarker extension is rated 4.9 stars.
Subscription-based model: We make money through ads (free plan) and PRO subscriptions — not by selling your data.
Transparent policies: Read our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Need assistance?
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at support@start.me. We're here to help!