FortiClient Chromebook WebFilter Extension

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

Extension stats

Users: 200,000+
Rating: 1.25 (99)
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

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Extension summary

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
    Recent reviews
    nobody likes this hunk of garbage
    by Rachel Courneya, 2024-09-24

    absolutely awful, blocks everything mass review this monstrosity please
    by Glenn St Jean, 2024-06-11

    it does not do anything while clicking the icon
    by Ace Michael Apduhan, 2024-04-17
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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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