Loginhelper.co: what it is and how to remove it
Loginhelper.co is a browser hijacker masquerading as email convenience software. It redirects searches to Yahoo and injects sponsored links.
Facts checked October 5, 2026. Removal steps tested on Windows 11 (26H2) and checked against Microsoft's and the browser makers' current documentation. Sections marked as our earlier report are the original text: they describe the threat as it was then and have not been reviewed since. The 2026 status, the removal steps and the questions are current.
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Loginhelper.co: summary
| Damage | Installation of other PUPs, malware infection, sensitive information disclosure to unknown parties due to scams, etc. |
|---|---|
| Name | Loginhelper.co |
| Type | Browser hijacker, PUP |
| Associated extension | My Login Helper |
| Infiltration | In most cases, users install PUPs via software bundles, ads, fake update prompts, or even Google Web Store |
| Characteristics | My Login Helper extension attached to the web browser Homepage and new tab address set to search.hmyloginhelper.com or home.hmyloginhelper.com All the searchers are directed to Yahoo Search results are spoiled with ads and sponsored links Web browser performance diminished |
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| Termination | To get rid of Loginhelper.co notifications, you will have to access your web browser settings, as explained in our removal section below. It is also recommended scanning the machine with anti-malware |
|---|---|
| Detection names | No Microsoft detection name is known |
| Distribution | Not recorded in the old report |
| Symptoms | A changed search engine |
| Evidence | 4 write-ups by security sites; details still limited |
| Search page | loginhelper.co |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge and Firefox |
| First seen | 2 March 2020 |
| Facts checked | 5 October 2026 |
Loginhelper.co in 2026: what we found
loginhelper.co no longer opens: when we checked on 4 October 2026, the domain no longer resolves.
loginhelper.co · desktop Chrome · 4 October 2026
- The addressDoes not open (the domain no longer resolves).
- Copies and old permissionsLook-alike addresses may still use the name, and notifications allowed on the site earlier keep coming from its push service until you remove the permission.
Offline The site itself is gone; the steps below remove what it may have left in your browser.
What Loginhelper.co changes in your browser
Access your email account right from your browser. You no longer need to type in long, hard to remember addresses with Login Helper. Download now and you'll never have to type in your email provider's URL again! Access Gmail Hotmail, Outlook & more, straight from your New Tab Page.
Is Loginhelper.co dangerous? What it collects
Loginhelper.co: what changed since our report
March 2020
Our first report
We described Loginhelper.co on 2 March 2020.
October 2026
Our new check
The address no longer opened.
From our report of Mar 2020 · not reviewed since
Loginhelper.co is a dubious application that will hijack your Google Chrome on Mac or Windows computers
Loginhelper.co is a website that offers to download and install My Login Helper - a browser hijacker that allegedly allows users to keep track of their emails.
While some might initially believe that the app is useful, it is worth mentioning that its main goal is to redirect traffic to affiliated pages, track users' online behavior and deliver intrusive ads and sponsored links during their web browsing sessions.
While many users may acquire Loginhelper.co from the Google Web Store, others may inject their browsers with an unwanted extension after they download freeware apps from third-party websites. This technique is called bundling and is often used by developers to sneak in potentially unwanted programs into computers unnoticed.
As a result, users may find that their homepage and new tab address are changed to search.hmyloginhelper.com seemingly out of nowhere. Nevertheless, it is simply the first sign of Loginhelper.co virus infection.
Upon entering the Loginhelper.co website, users are immediately presented with a link to Google Web Store, a push notification prompt, and plenty of ridiculous statements that allegedly justify the usefulness of the promoted app; for example:
As evident, the toolbar has nothing you cannot compile yourself - simply add the email providers you use the most to the bookmarks/favorites - this will not make you suffer from Loginhelper.co virus pop-ups.
Talking about pop-ups, Loginhelper.co immediately asks users to enable the push notification prompt - even before the app is installed. The push notification will allow the delivery of pop-up ads directly to users' desktop, and these can be of various dubious content, such as fake virus alerts or get-rich-quick prompts. If anything, you should never trust Loginhelper.co ads and never click on them.
While Loginhelper.co removal should not create any difficulties to most users (you should right-click on the extension and select "Remove" or "Uninstall - depending on the browser you use), many complained that they were still getting Loginhelper.co notifications, even after terminating the add-on.
This is because of the enabled notifications upon the entry to the site - this can be easily reverted on all browsers - check the instructions we provide in the bottom section of the article.
There are thousands of similar allegedly useful toolbars and browser extensions that hijack web browsers and direct users to affiliated websites, artificially boosting traffic and increasing the web rank.
Nevertheless, all of them disguised as useful browsing additions, that in reality, bring nothing to the table - they typically copy the already functional and built-in browser features. In other words, My Login Helper is useless. Some of the similar apps you may find that work by the same principle:
Upon entry, Loginhelper.co will change the web browser settings of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or any other browser. Luckily, users may decline these changes if they choose to do so.
Those who agree, whoever, will soon notice that the homepage (such as goolge.com) is swapped for a customized search engine, and all the search results are directed to Yahoo - a legitimate search engine. Despite that, these Loginhelper.co results will not be organic - it uses a legitimate search engine but also injects sponsored links into these search results.
The only way to remove Loginhelper.co from Chrome is to get rid of the extension you installed on the web browser. Another issue that users encountered is that they could not get rid of the ads and notifications on Mac, although termination process of these ads does not differ, you simply need to disable notifcaitons via the web browser settings.
- Internet Speed Tracker - allegedly allows users to keep track of their internet speed
- Finding Forms Pro - embeds links to sponsored as well form finder websites
- Your Template Finder - supposedly provides access to numerous templates for coupons, deals, offers, etc.
From our report of Mar 2020 · not reviewed since
Avoid potentially unwanted apps - they do not benefit you but only spam your browsers with ads
Potentially unwanted programs rather have an interesting history behind them.
Known as spyware previously due to excessive user information tracking practices, many developers started legal procedures to stop the name from being used, as it is associated with malware.
The argument was - users install these apps themselves, unlike malware is installed via phishing messages, hacked sites, software vulnerabilities, etc. Luckily the legal proceedings were not in favor of some, especially intrusive adware apps, and developers had to pay for it dearly.
Since then, companies had to take over precautionary measures to protect users' identities when using these apps, although deception still remains - starting from the PUP distribution and finishing its uninstallation. Therefore, the infosec community strongly advise being vigilant when browsing the web and installing apps - here are some tips:
- Opt for official download sources when possible;
- Before installing the app, ensure it is safe by reading blogs, forums posts, and other community reviews;
- Never rush the installation process and read the instructions carefully;
- Make sure the important documents are provided;
- During the installation process, always opt for Advanced/Custom settings instead of Recommended/Quick ones and watch out for pre-ticked boxes, fine print text, misleading offers, etc.;
- Install anti-malware software that has a PUP detection feature, among others.
Check your browser and PC
- Address:
loginhelper.co
How to remove Loginhelper.co
How to remove Loginhelper.co and get your search engine back
Remove the extension first.
The search settings only stay fixed once nothing on the PC can change them again.
Step 1: Remove extensions you did not add
Loginhelper.co often works through an extension, so go through the extension list of each browser:
chrome://extensionsedge://extensions- Extensions and themes in Firefox
Switch suspicious extensions off one at a time and reload the page where the problem shows, then remove the one that stops it, and any other you did not add.
Remember the other browsers and profiles on the PC. If Remove is missing or greyed out, a policy forces the extension, which the policy step deals with. Windows 11 and Windows 10 show the same pages.
Chrome on Windows 11: More > Extensions > Manage extensions. Full procedure with screenshots: Remove a browser extension
Step 2: Put the search engine back and delete loginhelper.co
Searches that pass through
loginhelper.comean the browser's default search engine was replaced. Chrome: Settings > Search engine > Manage search engines and site search, then Make default on Google, Bing or another engine you chose, and Delete on loginhelper.co.Edge has the same list under Manage search engines (search the Settings page for it), and Firefox under Settings > Search.
Look at On startup and the homepage settings too and remove the hijacker's address there. Nothing in this step differs between Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Chrome on Windows 11: check Search engine and On startup. Full procedure with screenshots: Reset a browser and fix a hijacked search engine
Step 3: Uninstall programs you did not mean to install
Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps in Windows 11, or Settings > Apps > Apps & features in Windows 10, and sort the list by install date. Look at what appeared around the day the problem started and uninstall every program you do not recognise or did not choose.
Free converters, PDF and video tools, "system optimizers" and unknown browsers are the usual carriers of Loginhelper.co. If a name is unclear, search for it before you remove it, so you do not uninstall a driver or a Windows component.
Full procedure with screenshots: Uninstall a program or app in Windows On uGetFix
Step 4: Reset the browser
Finish the browser part with a reset, which puts the search engine, start page, new tab page and site permissions back to their defaults and switches extensions off. Chrome: Settings > Reset settings > Restore settings to their original defaults.
Edge: Settings > Reset settings. Firefox: Help > More troubleshooting information > Refresh Firefox, which also removes its extensions. Your bookmarks and saved passwords are kept, and the menus are the same on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Chrome on Windows 11: Settings > Reset settings. Full procedure with screenshots: Reset a browser and fix a hijacked search engine
Step 5: Scan the PC, then run the offline scan
Open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options, run a Full scan and remove everything it finds. Then select Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan) and click Scan now: the PC restarts and scans before Windows loads, which finds files that hide while Windows runs.
Save your work first, because the offline scan takes about 15 minutes. Both scans are built into Windows 11 and Windows 10, and a second scanner from another vendor is a useful extra opinion.
Windows 11: Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options. Full procedure with screenshots: Run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan
Instructions for each browser and system
The detailed steps for every browser and system this guide covers. Open the one you use.
Uninstall from Windows
To get rid of unwanted programs on Windows systems, follow these steps:
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.
Remove the unwanted program:
- In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
- If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.
Remove from Google Chrome
You can reset Google Chrome to ensure that ads do not come back:
Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
- In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and web data from Chrome:
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.
Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.
Reset Google Chrome:
If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.
Remove from Microsoft Edge
Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:
- Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
- From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
- Click Remove.
Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.
Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.
Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- On the left side, pick Reset settings.
- Select Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm with Reset.
- This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.
Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
- Select Add-ons.
- In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.
Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.
Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.
- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.
Delete from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
- Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.
Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.
Reset Safari:
- Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
- Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.
Delete from macOS
To perform Loginhelper.co removal on macOS, follow this guide:
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).
Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Reset Internet Explorer
Remove dangerous add-ons:
- Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
- Pick Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.
Change your homepage if it was altered:
- Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
- Select Internet Options.
- In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
- Click Apply and then select OK.
Delete temporary files:
- Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
- Under Browsing history, click Delete...
- Select relevant fields and press Delete.
Reset Internet Explorer:
- Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
- Select Reset.
- In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.
Choose a proper web browser and improve your safety with a VPN tool
Online spying has got momentum in recent years and people are getting more and more interested in how to protect their privacy online.
One of the basic means to add a layer of security - choose the most private and secure web browser. Although web browsers can't grant full privacy protection and security, some of them are much better at sandboxing, HTTPS upgrading, active content blocking, tracking blocking, phishing protection, and similar privacy-oriented features.
However, if you want true anonymity, we suggest you employ a powerful VPN - it can encrypt all the traffic that comes and goes out of your computer, preventing tracking completely.
Lost your files? Use data recovery software
While some files located on any computer are replaceable or useless, others can be extremely valuable.
Family photos, work documents, school projects - these are types of files that we don't want to lose. Unfortunately, there are many ways how unexpected data loss can occur:
- power cuts
- Blue Screen of Death errors
- hardware failures
- crypto-malware attack
- even accidental deletion
To ensure that all the files remain intact, you should prepare regular data backups. You can choose cloud-based or physical copies you could restore from later in case of a disaster. If your backups were lost as well or you never bothered to prepare any, can be your only hope to retrieve your invaluable files.
From our report of Mar 2020 · not reviewed since
Get rid of Loginhelper.co from Mac and Windows
Technically, it does not matter which operating system you are using - Loginhelper.co removal can be performed on Mac and Windows with the same amount of effort.
However, the process highly depends on whether you allowed notifications to be shown via the Chrome web browser.
If the above steps did not help you to get rid of the Loginhelper.co virus, you could try reset Google's Sync by visiting the Sync page - this will get rid of malicious caches that are prompting the app to display its activity.
- Click on Menu > Settings (ensure you are logged into your Google account)
- Select Site Settings > Notifications
- Click on the https://loginhelper.co entry and select Block
Questions about Loginhelper.co
What is Loginhelper.co?
It is a dubious website offering to download and install My Login Helper, a browser hijacker. The domain did not open on 2026-10-04, returning a name resolution error.
The app allegedly allows users to track and access emails conveniently, but its actual goal is redirecting traffic to affiliated pages and tracking online behavior. Many users acquired it from the Google Web Store, while others unknowingly received it through freeware bundles from third-party websites using a technique called bundling.
How does My Login Helper hijack my browser?
Upon installation, it changes your homepage and new tab address to search.hmyloginhelper.com or home.hmyloginhelper.com. All searches are directed to Yahoo Search results. The extension injects sponsored links into search results, artificially boosting traffic to affiliated websites.
It spoils search results with ads and sponsored content you didn't request. The toolbar claims to provide convenient email access but merely copies features already built into browsers.
Does Loginhelper.co toolbar actually provide useful features?
No. My Login Helper copies already functional built-in browser features with no added benefit. You can access Gmail, Hotmail, and Outlook directly through bookmarks without this extension.
The toolbar provides nothing you cannot compile yourself by simply adding email providers to your bookmarks. Creating bookmarks is faster and doesn't compromise your privacy or browsing experience.
How does Loginhelper.co arrive on my computer?
Users typically install PUPs through software bundles, fake update prompts, ads, or the Google Web Store. Bundling is the most common method, where potentially unwanted programs accompany freeware from third-party websites.
Developers use this technique to sneak in programs unnoticed. When you download and install software hastily without reading terms, you unknowingly accept bundled applications. Freeware providers pre-select additional programs you must actively decline.
What is the danger from Loginhelper.co notifications?
Upon entering the website, it immediately requests push notification permission even before installation. Once enabled, push notifications deliver pop-up ads directly to your desktop. These ads include fake virus alerts, get-rich-quick scams, and other dubious content.
You should never click on Loginhelper.co ads or trust any notifications from this source. Falling for these scams leads to malware installation or monetary loss.
How do I remove Loginhelper.co from Chrome?
Right-click the My Login Helper extension and select 'Remove' or 'Uninstall' depending on your browser. Restart your browser to ensure complete removal.
Go to Settings > Site Settings > Notifications. Find https://loginhelper.co and select Block. If ads persist after extension removal, disable push notifications through your browser settings.
Check your installed programs list and uninstall any related entries. Run antivirus software to clean any remaining traces.
Why do I still see Loginhelper.co notifications after removing the extension?
Push notifications configured during the initial website visit persist even after extension removal. You must manually disable notifications through your browser settings.
In Google Chrome, go to Menu > Settings > Site Settings > Notifications, find the https://loginhelper.co entry, and select Block. Alternatively, visit the browser's Sync page to reset Google Sync and clear malicious caches. Notification disabling is essential for complete removal.
How can I prevent similar browser hijackers in the future?
Download software only from official sources, never from third-party websites. Before installing, read reviews from community sources and verify the publisher. Never rush installation processes.
Always read instructions carefully and check if important documentation is provided. During installation, select Advanced or Custom settings instead of Recommended or Quick.
Watch out for pre-ticked boxes, fine print text, and misleading offers. Install anti-malware software with PUP detection features.
Will Fortect remove Loginhelper.co?
Fortect scans Windows for malware and unwanted programs and repairs the system files and settings they change, and its free scan shows what it finds on your PC before you decide anything.
For Loginhelper.co, follow the plan above as well: the browser steps take back permissions and settings that no scanner treats as a threat, and uninstalling the program that brought it removes the source.
Run Microsoft Defender's full scan and, if anything was found, its offline scan as a second opinion. If the symptoms are gone after the plan and both scans are clean, there is nothing more to do.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Browser hijacking (read October 5, 2026)
- Virus Total: loginhelper.co (read October 5, 2026)
- FTC: How to recognize, remove and avoid malware (read October 5, 2026)
- Microsoft Learn: Microsoft Defender Offline (read October 5, 2026)
- Microsoft Learn: How Microsoft names malware (read October 5, 2026)