Web Threat Shield

Name: Web Threat Shield
Rating: 4.2456 (57 reviews)
Author: Webroot.com

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

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The Web Threat Shield Chrome extension provides advanced protection against cyber threats while you surf the web. It actively identifies and blocks dangerous websites before you can access them, preventing malware infections and phishing attacks that compromise your personal information.

This extension delivers up-to-the-minute reputation data and real-time warnings about unsafe sites, giving you peace of mind that passwords, credit card details, and sensitive data remain secure. As part of Webroot's award-winning internet security ecosystem, the Web Threat Shield works seamlessly on PCs, Macs, and mobile devices. With easy access to subscription management and support, users can confidently browse without fear of online threats.

Add-on Privacy & Security Productivity Developer Tools

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Daily users:

Rating:

Version:

2.2.25115.1 Last updated: 2025-05-21

Version code:

5947017

Creation date:

2015-08-17

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
storage
notifications
downloads
webRequest
scripting

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size:

519.67KB

Email:

wr*****@opentext.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Data ingested on:

2025-07-08

Ranking

# 65

Other rankings

#38 in Privacy & Security

#7 in web keyword 72

#9 in field keyword 21

#15 in identify keyword 48 ▼ 1

#19 in web3 keyword 44 ▼ 1

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Other platforms

Web Threat Shield - Chromebook (v1.12.21019.1)

3,000 5.00

(1)

Web Threat Shield (v2.2.25115.1)

3,753,433 2.20

(67)

User reviews

User reviews indicate that while the add-on functions well and offers interesting features, it has significant issues. The most prominent problem is that users find it nearly impossible to remove the add-on from Firefox once installed. Additionally, the download process has become cumbersome, shifting from an all-inclusive download to multiple segmented downloads, frustrating users.

Pros

The add-on works perfectly as intended.
The add-on has an interesting functionality.

Cons

The add-on is very difficult to remove from Firefox, even after deletion attempts.
The add-on's download process has become tedious, requiring multiple bit-by-bit downloads instead of a single comprehensive download.

Recent reviews

This extension does not allow itself to be removed from Firefox. It's almost impossible to get rid of it despite deleting the extension from the profile.

by Fi*****, 2025-06-02

by Fi*****, 2025-05-13

by Fi*****, 2025-04-24

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

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

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Browser Add-ons, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

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