Download Virus Scanner

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

Download Virus Scanner: Safeguard Your Downloads with VirusTotal API

'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

Users: 5,000+

-1,000

Rating: 2.91

(11)

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

Creation date: 2020-06-29

Permissions:

storage
tabs
downloads
notifications

Host permissions:

https://www.virustotal.com/*

Size: 291.84K

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URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 13,440 ▼ 1,152

Other rankings

#3469 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 23 #10 in antivirus keyword 29 #30 in program keyword 5 ▼ 8 #44 in scan keyword 18 ▼ 5

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Download Virus Scanner (v3.0.0)

2,424+ 4.10

(27)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

User reviews

thank you

Vickie Canady, 2025-02-03

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.

Fein, 2023-08-03

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Download Virus Scanner requires a few 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Download Virus Scanner. Use it at your own risk.

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