Web Threat Shield

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

Web Threat Shield: Safeguard Your Browsing Experience

Web Threat Shield is a Firefox add-on designed to enhance internet safety. It offers top-notch defense against cybercrime by identifying and blocking unsafe websites before you click on them. The add-on automatically prevents malicious sites from installing malware or viruses on your device, making your browsing experience secure. It also offers real-time protection against phishing sites, so your personal details, such as passwords and credit card numbers, remain protected.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V3
Daily users: 299,379
653
Rating: 4.29
(55)
Version: 2.2.24288.2 (Last updated: 2024-12-09)
Version code: 5856089
Creation date: 2015-08-17
Weekly download count: 123
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • notifications
  • downloads
  • webRequest
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 539.92K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 65
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Other platforms

Web Threat Shield - Chromebook (v1.12.21019.1)
5,000 5.00 (1)
Not available on Android
Web Threat Shield (v2.2.24288.1)
4,238,211 2.20 (67)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works perfectly
  • Helpful in searching for web threats
  • Interesting add-on
Cons
  • Tedious multi-download process
  • Complex download experience
Most mentioned
  • Issues with the downloading process
  • Functionality and interface praised
User reviews
by 退出党团队远离中共恶魔, 2025-02-17
by G.OQuinn, 2025-02-16
by Warren Leathers, 2025-01-01
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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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Web Threat Shield. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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