Web Threat Shield

Keeps you safe when browsing the web by identifying and blocking dangerous websites.

Web Threat Shield - Safe Web Browsing Chrome Extension

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.

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Extension stats

By: Webroot

Users: 4,000,000+

Rating: 2.44

(341)

Version: 2.2.24288.1 (Last updated: 2024-10-31)

Creation date: 2020-11-05

Permissions:

activeTab
storage
notifications
downloads
webRequest

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 528.38K

Email: wr*****@opentext.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 102 ▲ 26

Other rankings

#9613 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 116

#59 in web keyword 31 ▼ 2

#113 in security keyword 32 ▼ 2

#130 in store keyword 10 ▼ 13

#161 in internet keyword 22 ▼ 4

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Web Threat Shield (v2.2.24288.2)

299,379+ 4.29

(55)

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 protect against malware by indicating safe and unsafe websites
Provides a visual cue (green checkmark) on website safety which some users found helpful
Some users express satisfaction with the extension's functionality in blocking threats

Cons

Inconsistent performance, with many reports of mislabeling safe sites as dangerous
Difficult to uninstall or remove from Chrome, leading to frustration
Confusing installation and subscription processes, leaving users unsure of their protection status

Most mentioned

The extension often marks all websites with caution, reducing its effectiveness
Users have difficulty understanding if they are protected due to poor communication from the extension
Uninstalling the extension is troublesome, which frustrates many users

User reviews

It used to work amazing, letting me know what website was safe to enter with a green checkmark, which ones to use caution with a yellow exclamation mark, and which ones not to visit at all with a red warning sign...now it seems to mark EVERY single page with a "caution" mark, no matter what page im trying to visit, so I no longer know which ones are actually safe to visit rendering this completely useless

EndlessVenom, 2025-02-11

Unusable. Replaces search results with some text like "trusted website, you're all safe bro". Also changes the icon for the website to the little green w logo for the extension. Makes it impossible to read your search results. I am glad its safe webroot but what is it? Pretty impossible to use as is.

Greg C, 2024-12-17

I use this computer for school ALOT and this said what websites were safe kept me from getting malware installed in my chromebook God bless this extension.

Chelsea Harrall, 2024-11-30

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Web Threat Shield requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Web Threat Shield. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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