OPSWAT File Security for Browser

Scan files and downloads with OPSWAT File Security for Browser

OPSWAT File Security for Browser Extension

"OPSWAT File Security for Browser" is a Chrome extension that scans every download using over 30 anti-malware engines and advanced vulnerability scanning technology. Integrated with MetaDefender Cloud, it offers fast multi-scanning, a file hash database, and effective data sanitization to ensure files are safe before downloading. Safeguard your browser experience by detecting and blocking threats in files and applications seamlessly.

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Extension stats

By: OPSWAT

Users: 8,000+

Rating: 4.36

(73)

Version: 4.4.1 (Last updated: 2024-12-13)

Creation date: 2020-04-29

Permissions:

contextMenus
cookies
downloads
notifications
scripting
storage
tabs
webRequest

Host permissions:

http://*/
https://*/
<all_urls>

Size: 654.34K

Email: an*****@opswat.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 10,177 ▲ 43

Other rankings

#712 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 5

#15 in security keyword 69 ▲ 5

#23 in file keyword 53 ▲ 17

#138 in scan keyword 18 ▲ 13

#139 in secure keyword 68 ▲ 26

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 security scanning for downloads using OPSWAT Cloud with multiple malware engines.
Effective URL reputation checking through OPSWAT Threat intelligence.
User-friendly interface similar to VirusTotal.
Offers warnings for spam domains and includes StopForumSpam information.
Free to use and provides a high level of security for downloads.

Cons

Requires an API key for certain features, which can confuse users.
Compatibility issues with other extensions may occur.
Users experienced errors after installing, including 400 errors.
Some reviews claim the extension performs malicious activities.
Multiple tabs may open during scans, which can be inconvenient.

Most mentioned

Confusion about the functionality and API key requirements.
Incompatibility with other extensions, specifically EZ-Link.
Errors during operation, including the API key not found error.
Users praising the malware scanning capabilities.
Concerns about permissions and background activities.

User reviews

Не понятно что программа делает, по ходу качает проверяемый файл, который ты пробуешь проверить по ссылке, но с расширением txt.

Дмитрий, 2023-03-28

The bad reviews are coming from people who do not really understand what this extension does. 1. OPSWAT is a vendor for critical infrastructure protection 2. This free extension allows to scan files with the OPSWAT Cloud, currently 24 Malware engines (check metadefender.opswat.com for more info). 3. It can also check the URL reputation using the OPSWAT Threat intelligence 4. The API key you can enter is only needed for corp customers who want to use their own OPSWAT Metadefender instance. 5. And of course for the above you need to give permission for certain thinks to work I thinks this extension gives you the best level of security when it comes to downloads on the market, and that for free!

Christoph Brecht, 2022-09-02

saw high ratings and lotsa downloads for tis virus scanner extension install on brave browser [chromium based] and firefox [mozilla based] unable to scan as the scan process require API key. but on the extension settings Your MetaDefender API KEY info was blank. Thought it was browser problem. disable all the other extension but the api key just doesnt load. Disappointed with the extension. using the website is much slower

matteo yap, 2021-09-24

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Extension safety

Risk impact

OPSWAT File Security for Browser 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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We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of OPSWAT File Security for Browser. Use it at your own risk.

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