# Web Threat Shield

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/web-threat-shield](https://chrome-stats.com/d/web-threat-shield)

## Overview

- **ID:** `web-threat-shield`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Webroot.com
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 187,413
- **Weekly downloads:** 104
- **Rating:** 4.26 / 5 (58 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.26191.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-15
- **First published:** 2015-08-17
- **Size:** 782 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/web-threat-shield/)
- **Website:** [http://www.webroot.com/support/](http://www.webroot.com/support/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/web-threat-shield/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/web-threat-shield/privacy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #90 — Overall
- #43 — Privacy & Security
- #8 — web
- #9 — field
- #20 — identify
- #21 — web3

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `notifications`
- `downloads`
- `webRequest`
- `nativeMessaging`

### Host permissions

- `*://*/*`

### Content script matches

- `www.google.com`
- `www.bing.com`
- `*.search.yahoo.com`
- `search.yahoo.co.jp`
- `gemini.google.com`
- `chatgpt.com`
- `claude.ai`
- `www.google.ac`
- `www.google.bg`
- `www.google.ms`
- `www.google.tk`
- `www.google.vg`
- `www.google.com.ai`
- `www.google.com.hk`
- `www.google.com.tn`
- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/web-threat-shield)