Dr.Web LinkChecker

This plugin allows you to check any file you are about to download, any page you are about to visit with online version of Dr.Web anti-virus.

Dr.Web LinkChecker - Your Ultimate Anti-virus Firefox Add-on

Dr.Web LinkChecker is a free Firefox extension that adds an extra layer of security to your online experience. It instantly scans webpages and files from the Internet, blocking any attempts to monitor user activity and display unwanted ads. Offering protection against malware infections and phishing attacks, it scrutinizes links before you visit any site, checks files before downloading, and even scans links in your email. It also allows users to manually scan for threats and block stubborn ads. Ensure safe and seamless browsing with Dr.Web LinkChecker.

Add-on stats

Daily users: 3,379
-3
Version: 3.9.22.11161 (Last updated: 2022-12-08)
Version code: 5496522
Creation date: 2005-07-02
Weekly download count: 116
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • storage
Size: 575.49K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Dr.Web Link Checker (v3.9.22.11160)
4.50 (11) 25,118
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Add-on summary

Dr.Web Link Checker is a free extension that can instantly scan webpages and files downloaded from the Internet, and block website attempts to monitor user activity and display advertisements.

If, for some reason, you have not yet entrusted Dr.Web products to defend your computers, use Dr.Web Link Checker, and surf the World Wide Web without fear of virus attacks, phishing attempts, and annoying ads!

Dr.Web Link Checker’s automatic features • Protects against phishing attacks and malware infections in social media. External links in social networks are scanned automatically, and then a warning is displayed about the danger of following links from social networks to other sites.

• Blocks attempts to monitor user Internet activity, including on social networks. Blocks all the most common ad network resources and web behaviour analytics that allow user search requests and visited sites to be analysed and the resulting collected data to be used to display specific ads to users.
• Blocks ads (social network advertising plugins embedded in pages of third-party sites, ad networks, flash banners and videos, and separate ad units on a page). User-created site exceptions lists indicate which sites can display ads.

User-requested scanning for phishing attempts, malware, unwanted or non-recommended sites

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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
  • Dr.Web offers a good reputation for security products.
  • Provides link checking functionality.
Cons
  • Does not reliably check links, often returning errors.
  • Causes annoying pop-ups encouraging users to refresh.
  • Claims of data privacy concerns due to being a Russian product.
  • Some users report issues with ad-blocking capabilities.
Most mentioned
  • Link checking failed or resulted in errors.
  • Repeated pop-up messages.
  • Concerns about data privacy and the extension's origins.
User reviews

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by asaliah91, 2024-11-26

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Dr.Web LinkChecker 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 Dr.Web LinkChecker. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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