FortiClient WebFilter

FortiClient WebFilter for Microsoft Edge

FortiClient WebFilter for Safe Browsing on Edge

"FortiClient WebFilter" is an essential Edge add-on developed by Fortinet that enhances your browsing experience by enforcing web security features. It helps protect users from malicious websites and online threats, ensuring a safer online environment on Microsoft Edge.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V3
Users: 548,626
22.38K
Rating: 1.40
(440)
4 new ratings
Version: 7.4.3.1764 (Last updated: 2025-01-30)
Creation date: 2023-02-03
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • offscreen
  • alarms
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • downloads
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 145.62K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 151 ▲ 1
Other rankings
#30 in plug keyword 13 ▲ 1 #94 in safe keyword 34 ▲ 2 #144 in microsoft keyword 14 ▼ 2 #144 in minecrosoft keyword 9 ▼ 2

Other platforms

FortiClient WebFilter (v7.4.3.1764)
400,000 1.11 (179)
Not available on Android
FortiClient WebFilter (v7.2.4.972)
5,167 2.25 (12)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
    Cons
    • Blocks access to various websites and services including games and social media
    • Imposes strict filtering that may interfere with legitimate use of the Internet
    • Complicated user experience with persistent notifications asking for purchases
    • User frustration leads to extreme negative reactions and exaggerated claims
    Most mentioned
    • I can't play games (like Fortnite) due to blocking
    • This app blocks social media and music sites
    • Users express extreme annoyance and frustration with the app's functionality
    User reviews
    THIS APP HAS CAUSED ME IMMENSE PAIN IT HAS CAUSED MY LIVER, HEART, PANCREAS, LUNGS, BLADDER, AND IT ALL EXPLODED AND THEN I SCREAMED AS I BLED OUT CURSING THIS APP. I WOULD RTHER GET GANGBANGED BY 5 MEN THEN HAVE THIS TRASHY, GARBAGE, DUMBO, STUPID APP, THIS HAS RUINED MY LIFE AND IF YOU CAN UNDOWNLOAD FORTICLIENT. I HATE SCHOOL AND CANADA!!!!!!!!!!!
    by Willow, 2025-03-10
    I understand the basis of keeping students on task and away from harmful websites that have questionable content and integrity in terms of safety. But it doesn't shut up about it. Like. I get messages to, "add forticlient extension." AND I DID. I ADDED THE EXTENSION. BUT IT WON'T SHUT UP AND ITS SO ANNOYING CAUSE IT RELOADS THE PAGE IM ON. IT'S ESPECIALLY INFURIATING WHEN I'M ON AN ACTIVE ASSIGNEMENT PAGE WHERE I HAVE TO INTERACT WITH MY CLASSMATES, BUT IT WON'T WORK BECAUSE I KEEP GETTING THESE STUPID MESSAGES. OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER OVER (do you get my point) AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN. In all honesty, I would not be writing this review if it weren't for this issue. Have a good day. Or don't. I'm too tired to care at this point.
    by Rose, 2025-03-10
    calm down
    by Noah, 2025-03-07
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    Add-on safety

    Risk impact

    FortiClient WebFilter 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 FortiClient WebFilter. Use it at your own risk.

    Risk likelihood analysis details
    • Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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