# LinkWall: Anti-Phishing app

> Online link scanner app to prevent phishing attacks without visiting the website

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.swarajyadev.linkprotector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.swarajyadev.linkprotector)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.swarajyadev.linkprotector`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Curizic
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 152,211
- **Rating:** 4.48 / 5 (1,100 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.42
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-11
- **First published:** 2020-09-18
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyadev.linkprotector)
- **Website:** [https://curizic.com/](https://curizic.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://curizic.com/linkwall-privacy-policy/](https://curizic.com/linkwall-privacy-policy/)

## Description

LinkWall is a powerful Chrome extension designed as your ultimate shield against online phishing attacks and harmful websites. With features like automatic link scanning, QR code security, and incognito browsing mode, LinkWall safeguards every click before you visit any site, ensuring a secure browsing experience.

Key highlights include a URL shortener, website safety assessments, an adult site blocker, link extractor, and real-time threat detection algorithms. It also provides in-depth website insights and an article reader with text-to-speech, making it both a security and productivity tool. With its comprehensive protection and user privacy respect, LinkWall is essential for safe internet browsing in today’s digital world.

## Rankings

- #181,899 — Overall
- #2 — broken links

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.swarajyadev.linkprotector.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews largely praise LinkWall for scanning URLs before you click and flagging scams, aiding protection and safer browsing. Many users report solid performance and ease of use, with correct scam identification. However, several reviews note intrusive ads and a subset report reliability issues or inconsistent blocking. Overall, the app is valued for protection, but users want fewer ads and more consistent performance.

### Pros

- URL scanning before opening links with scam detection.
- Protects device and enables safer browsing by warning or blocking harmful sites/links.
- Simple to use with generally reliable performance and positive user experience.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads; users want an ad-free experience or a paid/pro version.
- Some reliability concerns from users, including reports of inconsistent blocking or usability issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.swarajyadev.linkprotector)