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.
What is Dr.Web LinkChecker?
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

Users: 3,468 ▲ 67
Rating: 4.05 (38)
Version: 3.9.22.11161 (Last updated: 2022-12-08)
Creation date: 2005-07-02
Weekly download count: 96
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • storage
Size: 575.49K

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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
    Cons
    • Doesn't effectively check links; often fails with errors.
    • Causes annoying popups that disrupt the user experience.
    • Privacy concerns due to the Russian origin of the product.
    Most mentioned
    • Fails to check links and gives repeated errors.
    • Annoying refresh popups that interfere with browsing.
    • Concerns about data safety and potential spying.
    Recent reviews

    Расширение - пустышка. Сколько бы я не пробовал проверять "внешние" ссылки, всегда результат один и тот же: "Не удалось проверить ссылку. Страница недоступна или Dr.Web Link Checker не может проверить ссылку. Повторите попытку позже."
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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 likelihood

    Dr.Web LinkChecker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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