Download Virus Scanner

Auto scan all the download files against well-known anti-viruses using VirusTotal API.

What is Download Virus Scanner?

'Download Virus Scanner' is a Chrome extension that enables you to scan your downloads against potential threats. It interfaces with the VirusTotal API, scanning your files with over 20+ prominent anti-viruses like Avast, AVG, BitDefender, McAfee, TrendMicro and Symantec. This service, accessible by acquiring a simple API key from VirusTotal, provides users with an efficient, reliable and free tool to ensure their files are safe from viruses.

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Extension stats

By: https://virus-scanner.freebusinessapps.net

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Users: 5,000+

Rating: 2.70 (10)

Version: 3.0.0 (Last updated: 2022-08-30)

Creation date: 2020-06-29

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
tabs
downloads
notifications

Host permissions:

https://www.virustotal.com/*

Size: 291.84K

Email: ke*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

Ranking

# 14839 ▼ 33

Other rankings

#3737 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 2 #13 in antivirus keyword 29 #25 in program keyword 4 ▲ 4 #46 in scan keyword 23 ▲ 8

Other platforms

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Download Virus Scanner (v3.0.0)

4.10

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

Want to check if a file you downloaded is a virus? Just install our software extension today and you can use 20+ antivirus softwares to scan the suspected file. Steps to check your file for viruses Install our extension Get an API key from Virustotal Upload your file and let over 20+ antivirus software scan the file This would allow you to have a good idea on whether the file is a virus or not. The service is 100% free and takes a few minutes to scan your file.

The file you upload will be scanned by reputable antivirus software such as

Avast
AVG
BitDefender
Mcafee
TrendMicro
Symantec and many more antivirus brands. Try it out today

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Works fine if users register on VirusTotal and obtain an API key
Can automatically assess the safety of downloaded software using Virus Total

Cons

Doesn't work for many users
Repeatedly opens a sign-in tab if not completed
Requires an API key, which is difficult to obtain for some users
Registration process is problematic and leads to errors

Most mentioned

Doesn't work
Requires an API key
Needs account registration

Recent reviews

lan Nguyen, 2024-08-04

fail no working

Qaisar Adnan, 2023-10-08

I don't understand why such a low rating, everything works fine, who doesn't work, you should register on VirusTotal site and get your api key in your profile and enter it into the extension in the settings.