FortiClient Chromebook WebFilter Extension

FortiClient web security plug-in helps block malicious, objectionable and phishing websites ensuring a safe browsing experience.

FortiClient Chromebook WebFilter - Secure Browsing Chrome Extension

FortiClient Chromebook WebFilter Extension is a specialized security plug-in developed by Fortinet for Chrome devices. It's designed to provide web security by blocking access to potentially harmful, objectionable, and phishing websites, thus ensuring a safer online browsing environment. Particularly effective for Chromebook devices in educational institutions, it can be centrally managed by the FortiClient Enterprise Management Server.

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Extension stats

By: https://forticlient.com

Users: 200,000+

Rating: 1.29

(100)

Version: 1.0.1.48 (Last updated: 2024-05-28)

Creation date: 2020-06-02

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

storage
tabs
history
identity
identity.email
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
<all_urls>

Size: 217.09K

Email: fo*****@fortinet.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 1,730 ▲ 1

Other rankings

#23613 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 26 #55 in plug keyword 18

Other platforms

FortiClient (v7.4.1.0176)

3.33

(1,266) 420,351+

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Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

Fortinet's FortiClient Endpoint plug-in helps enforce Web Security feature for safe browsing on Chrome devices.

FortiClient plug-in can be used for securing all Chrome book devices in educational institutions and centrally managed by FortiClient Enterprise Management Server.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Cons

Blocks too many websites, including educational and recreational ones
Difficult to manage settings or configure exceptions
Caused issues, such as breaking browsers or performing unwanted actions
Perceived as spyware or malware by users
Has led users to feel isolated due to communication blockages

Most mentioned

Blocks everything, including Cool Math Games and YouTube
Users report it causing significant problems and frustrations
Threat of legal action and serious accusations against the extension's safety

User reviews

Excellent for blocking student access to inappropriate websites.

Matthew Nielsen, 2024-12-05

nobody likes this hunk of garbage

Rachel Courneya, 2024-09-24

absolutely awful, blocks everything mass review this monstrosity please

Glenn St Jean, 2024-06-11

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Extension safety

Risk impact

FortiClient Chromebook WebFilter Extension requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

FortiClient Chromebook WebFilter Extension is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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