Web Filter for Chrome

Web Filter for Chrome extension enables safe web filtering and Google safe search in Chrome.

Web Filter for Chrome is a powerful extension designed to protect users by automatically blocking adult content, inappropriate websites, and unsafe search results. It enforces Google Safe Search and YouTube's Restricted Mode to ensure a clean and secure browsing environment suitable for families, schools, and workplaces.

The free version includes basic filtering of adult content and enforces safe searches across popular engines like Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo, including Incognito mode filtering. The premium subscription unlocks advanced features such as customizing allowed or blocked domains, content categories, and passcode protecting settings. This extension is ideal for parents, educators, and employers wanting to maintain online safety and productivity without complicated setups or additional software.

By:
https://spinsafebrowser.com
Users:
8,000
Rating:
4.09
(55)
0.02
Version:
2.0 Last updated: 2025-03-21
Creation date:
2020-04-18
Risk:
High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webNavigation
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • *://*/
Size:
213.00KB
Email:
su*****@nationaledtech.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
a day ago

Other platforms

Web Filter for Firefox (v1.9)
298 3.85 (20)

User reviews

Users appreciate 'Web Filter for Chrome' for effectively blocking inappropriate content and scams, praising the responsive development team and cross-platform usability. Notable drawbacks include frequent redirects to suspicious googleads pages disrupting browsing, unintended blocking of certain desired content such as Instagram or live streams, absence of password protection, and limited customization options. Additional issues are reported with YouTube functionalities being affected. Overall, it's considered a strong filtering extension but requires improvement in stability and user control features.
Pros
  • Effectively blocks inappropriate content and scams enhancing safe browsing.
  • Responsive and helpful development team.
  • Works well across multiple platforms including mobile and desktop.
  • Highly regarded by users as one of the best filtering extensions available.
  • Provides good parental control features.
Cons
  • Redirection to suspicious or blank googleads pages causing disrupted browsing.
  • Blocks content users wish to access, such as Instagram or certain live streams.
  • Lack of password protection leading to easy uninstallation or disabling of the extension.
  • Limited customization options like category selection or site whitelisting.
  • Some functionality issues on platforms like YouTube causing restricted mode and comments problems.
Recent reviews
It's good and I'm happy..
by Md*****, 2025-03-06

A good extension for filtering out some unneeded stuff, scams, etc, and most importantly allowing us users to browse safely.
by Xz*****, 2025-02-23

Everything is good, but dont block insta please
by Ya*****, 2024-11-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Web Filter for Chrome requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

Web Filter for Chrome has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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