Web Threat Shield

Name: Web Threat Shield
Rating: 2.2 (67 reviews)
Author: Webroot Inc.

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

Web Threat Shield Add-on: Ultimate Security On Web Browsing

Web Threat Shield is an Edge add-on designed to offer advanced online security. It protects users against cybercrime by identifying and blocking unsafe websites before the user clicks on them. It offers real-time protection against phishing sites, secures personal data like passwords and credit card details, and provides up-to-date information about website reputations. This add-on is a component of Webroot's award-winning internet security that shields PCs, Macs, and mobile devices. Users should use their keycode to activate the add-on.

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Add-on stats

By: Webroot Inc.

Users: 4,264,092

41.03K

Rating: 2.20

(67)

Version: 2.2.24288.1 (Last updated: 2024-11-05)

Creation date: 2021-10-27

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab
storage
notifications
downloads
webRequest

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 523.70K

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Edge Add-on Store

Ranking

# 26

Other rankings

#22 in cmd+m (mac) keyword 37 ▲

#66 in safe keyword 39 ▲ 1

#78 in web keyword 78 ▲ 3

#81 in minute keyword 32 ▲ 8

#102 in malware keyword 82 ▲ 8

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Other platforms

Web Threat Shield (v2.2.24288.2)

302,265 4.29

(55)

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 Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

It seems to work in blocking malicious sites.
The add-on is integrated with Webroot antivirus.
Some users find the new design to be appealing.

Cons

Users are unable to remove the extension easily.
Repeated notifications asking users to create an account are annoying.
It may block access to certain websites and resources.

Most mentioned

Difficulty in removing the extension.
Annoying notifications from the extension.
Perceptions of the extension being malware or bad software.

User reviews

i like

by joe, 2024-11-10

Using the extension in standalone mode on my mac because WSA is useless on MacOS. Despite the keycode being registered with my carbonite/webroot account, the extension sends a notification dozens of times per day asking me to create an account. There is no way to disable notifications from the extension, and the notification itself isn't actionable (e.g. you can't click on it to load the place to even register). It's insanely annoying and support doesn't care that it is doing this.

by Chris, 2023-11-16

Have used Webroot for everything virus/malware related for going on 8 years. No complaints until this past year when the WR extension for Edge stops working due to corruption and can neither be repaired nor removed. The only way to deal with it is to contact WR support if you're a customer or use Revo Uninstaller Pro's Browser Extension removal tool if you're not. The extension works seamlessly in the background in both Firefox and Google Chrome. But it's not even a 1 star in Edge.

by Gordon, 2023-06-08

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Web Threat Shield is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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