OPSWAT File Security for Chrome

Scan files and downloads with OPSWAT File Security for Chrome

What is OPSWAT File Security for Chrome?

OPSWAT File Security for Chrome is a powerful scanning tool that checks every download on Chrome with multi-layered security protocols. The service integrates over 30 anti-malware engines and advanced vulnerability scanning technology from MetaDefender Cloud, blocking threats in files and applications before they are downloaded. It also offers data sanitization for an additional layer of protection.

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Extension stats

By: OPSWAT

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 8,000+

Rating: 4.36 (73)

Version: 4.2.1 (Last updated: 2024-09-06)

Creation date: 2020-04-29

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

contextMenus
cookies
downloads
notifications
scripting
storage
tabs
webRequest

Host permissions:

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

Size: 658.43K

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

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 11455 ▼ 104

Other rankings

#749 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 3 #22 in security keyword 83 ▲ 3 #39 in file keyword 49 ▼ 3 #134 in secure keyword 22 ▼ 29 #165 in scan keyword 24 ▼ 20

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Extension summary

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Scan every download from your Chrome browser with over 30 anti-malware engines and industry-leading vulnerability scanning technology. OPSWAT File Security for Chrome is an easy-to-use tool that examines every download via MetaDefender Cloud. Leverage the file hash database, fast multi-scanning, patented vulnerability scanning and effective data sanitization (CDR) to detect and block threats in files and applications before you download them.

You can also try out MetaDefender Cloud by visiting https://metadefender.opswat.com

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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.

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