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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By: OPSWAT

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Users: 8,635 ▲ 187

Rating: 4.36 (73)

Version: 4.0.2 (Last updated: 2023-04-13)

Creation date: 2020-04-29

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

contextMenus
cookies
downloads
notifications
scripting
storage
tabs

Host permissions:

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

Size: 708.61K

Email: Click to see

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Chrome-Stats Rank

# 9837 ▲ 51

Other rankings

#509 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 2 #68 in scan keyword 52 ▼ 4 #73 in security keyword 87 ▼ 2 #94 in file keyword 90 ▼ 1

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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

User reviews summary

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Multiple antivirus engines scan for threats providing comprehensive security
API key generated automatically on first enter with new version
Adds a layer of safety to downloads by allowing you to screen files before downloading

Cons

Some users encountered issues with API key
Extension has caused conflict with other extensions
Reports of functionality issues including causing excessive browser tabs to open and disappear from the browser context menu

Most mentioned

API key related issues
Multi-antivirus scan capability
Extension's compatibility and functionality issues

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Safety

Risk impact

OPSWAT File Security for Chrome is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install OPSWAT File Security for Chrome if you trust the publisher.