Web Threat Shield

Keeps you safe when browsing the web by identifying and blocking dangerous websites.
What is Web Threat Shield?
Web Threat Shield is a Chrome extension that functionally flags and blocks hazardous websites while surfing the internet. It not only alerts about dangerous sites but also blocks those attempting to install viruses and malware. This extension ensures the security of personal data, provides real-time protection against phishing sites and keeps a check on the reputation of websites you visit. It comes as a feature of the award-winning internet security from Webroot, protecting all your devices.

Extension stats

By: Webroot
Users: 4,000,000+
Rating: 2.45 (337)
Version: 2.2.24204.1 (Last updated: 2024-07-23)
Creation date: 2020-11-05
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • notifications
  • downloads
  • webRequest
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 508.93K

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Extension summary

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The Internet can be a scary place. Wouldn’t it be great if you could tell which sites were dangerous before it was too late? Now you can with the Webroot® Web Threat Shield.

The Webroot Web Threat Shield offers top-of-the-line defense against cybercrime while browsing the internet. It warns about unsafe websites before you click, and automatically blocks bad ones trying to install viruses and malware on your computer. You’ll have peace-of-mind knowing personal information like passwords and credit card details are safe.

The Webroot Web Threat Shield also provides up-to-the-minute data about website reputations and real-time protection against phishing sites.

The Webroot Web Threat Shield is available as a feature of our award-winning internet security that protects PCs, Mac computers, and mobile devices. Copy and paste the link below into the address bar above to learn which type of security is right for you. https://www.webroot.com/us/en/home/products/helpmechoose

If you are already using a Webroot SecureAnywhere® Antivirus, Webroot SecureAnywhere® Internet Security Plus, or Webroot SecureAnywhere® Internet Security Complete, locate the keycode used to activate your subscription and click “GET” at the top of your screen. If you can’t find your keycode, copy and paste the link below in the address bar above and we’ll help you find it. https://answers.webroot.com/Webroot/ukp.aspx?pid=12&app=vw&vw=1&login=1&solutionid=127 A keycode can be acquired at www.webroot.com.

By installing the Webroot Web Threat Shield Extension, you agree to the Webroot SecureAnywhere Solution Agreement available at https://www.webroot.com/us/en/legal/service-terms-and-conditions.

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
  • Helps detect potentially malicious websites
  • Provides green checkmarks for safe websites
Cons
  • Difficult to uninstall
  • Intrusive pop-ups
  • Collects sensitive data without consent
Most mentioned
  • Difficult to confirm if installed or working
  • Intrusive pop-ups
  • Issues with uninstalling
  • Concerns about data collection
Recent reviews
Every time I log on to Chrome, a pop=up tells me that :web threat shield has been added" and asks me if I want to allow it or remove it. I choose add it but it asks me every time! I don't know if I've added it or not!
by Joe Eschman, 2024-07-07

Not sure what changed recently, but now all my link names in chrome are replaced with " Trustworthy, It's safe to go" in the title and it makes it difficult to tell what the site is. I've been a long-time Webroot customer and never had this much intrusiveness into my browsing habits. I've disabled the extension for now, as it's annoying as hell.
by Matt Almgren, 2024-06-30

Was charged but did not receive CD.
by Gladys Markesbery, 2024-06-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Web Threat Shield 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 Web Threat Shield if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Web Threat Shield has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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