WOT: Website Security & Safety Checker

Stay safe online with WOT, the ultimate website security and safety check extension

WOT: Ultimate Website Security & Safety Checker

WOT: Website Security & Safety Checker is a Chrome extension designed to protect users from online threats by providing real-time website safety ratings, anti-phishing alerts, data breach monitoring, and safe shopping notifications. Powered by a community of over 2 million users, WOT helps ensure that you can search, shop, and surf the web securely.

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Extension stats

By: https://mywot.com

Users: 800,000+

Rating: 4.47

(10,622)

3 new ratings

Version: 5.8.2 (Last updated: 2025-01-26)

Creation date: 2020-06-10

Permissions:

tabs
contextMenus
webNavigation
webRequest
declarativeNetRequest
declarativeNetRequestFeedback
storage
scripting
alarms

Host permissions:

http://www.mywot.com/*
http://api.mywot.com/*
https://api.mywot.com/*
http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 5.87M

Email: su*****@mywot.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 535 ▲ 78

Other rankings

#50 in Privacy & Security

#20 in security keyword 32 ▼ 1

#40 in data privacy keyword 75 ▼ 6

#50 in secure keyword 48 ▼ 3

#58 in receive keyword 19 ▲ 2

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

WOT: Website Security & Safety Checker (v5.8.2)

- 4.20

(80)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Provides an extra layer of security while browsing the internet.
Helps users identify safe and unsafe websites quickly.
Has positive reviews highlighting its usefulness and reliability over the years.
Allows users to check website security easily, contributing to a safer online experience.
Users appreciate its performance and safety features.

Cons

Can consume a lot of RAM, which may slow down older computers.
Some users reported that it blocks access to ordinary sites incorrectly, labeling them as unsafe or adult content.
Issues with submitting negative reviews on certain sites, leading to frustrations.
Inconsistent performance across different browsers, with some users experiencing errors.

Most mentioned

Acts as a safety net for web browsing.
Provides a reliable reference for website safety.
Users have had mixed experiences regarding site blocking and review submission.

User reviews

Работает, всё устраивает.

Вячеслав Тяпушкин, 2025-03-02

كنت على وشك التعرض للاختراق إذا لم يكن هذا موجودًا

M O O N C A T, 2025-03-01

очень полезное дополнение

dub, 2025-03-01

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Extension safety

Risk impact

WOT: Website Security & Safety Checker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of WOT: Website Security & Safety Checker. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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