FortiClient Chromebook Webfilter Extension

Name: FortiClient Chromebook Webfilter Extension
Rating: 1.276190476190476 (105 reviews)
Author: http://forticlient.com/

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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.

Extension

By:

http://forticlient.com/

Users:

50,000 -30,000

Rating:

1.28

(105)

Version:

2.0.0.0010 Last updated: 2025-06-02

Creation date:

2020-06-02

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
offscreen
alarms
storage
unlimitedStorage
webNavigation
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
identity
identity.email

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

202.75K

Email:

fo*****@fortinet.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 3,624 ▼ 855

Other rankings

#22463 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 80 #49 in plug keyword 28 ▲ 1

User reviews

User reviews indicate that while the extension is effective at blocking inappropriate content, it is overly aggressive and blocks many legitimate websites including games, YouTube, Discord, and PDFs. Users report it causes major usability issues such as blocking new tabs and breaking browsers. Many are frustrated by the inability to uninstall the extension since it is installed by administrators. There are strong negative perceptions, with some users labeling it as malware. Overall, users express significant dissatisfaction due to its harsh blocking and control mechanisms.

Pros

Effective for blocking student access to inappropriate websites

Cons

Overly aggressive blocking, blocking sites unrelated to the blacklist such as games and YouTube
Blocks essential or harmless sites like Discord and PDFs, causing social and academic disruption
Difficult or impossible for users to uninstall due to administrator restrictions
Causes significant usability issues including blocking new tabs and breaking browser functionality
Perceived as malware or spyware by users, raising security concerns

Recent reviews

0-star if possible, this thing sucks reasons why 1. It is broken and blocks sites that aren't blacklisted 2. it blocks my fav games 3. overall sucks this extension is so bad I could go on forever, DO NOT USE THIS EXTENSION

ca*****, 2025-04-21

They blocked leaf browser bruh

Ja*****, 2025-04-11

I just wanna play games bro🙏 (this extension supports communist propaganda)

Or*****, 2025-04-10

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Extension safety

Risk impact

FortiClient Chromebook Webfilter Extension requires a lot of sensitive permissions. 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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Risk likelihood

FortiClient Chromebook Webfilter Extension may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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