Description
Automatically check all the download files against well-known anti-viruses using VirusTotal API
Extension Rankings
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Ranking Summary
#8,058
Overall Rank
#6,850
Extension Rank
#13
"Antivirus" Keyword
#67
"Scan" Keyword
#113
"Checker" Keyword
#2,892
Featured Rank
Growth Metrics
Weekly Changes
Users:
10,0000%
Rating:
3.11.15%
Reviews:
511.92%
No daily change data available
Review Summary
User reviews of the 'Virus Checker for Downloads' Chrome extension are mixed. While a few users appreciate its functionality in warning about and detecting viruses, the majority report serious issues, including failure to operate properly, causing malware infections, unclear scanning results, and intrusive behavior that disrupts normal downloads. These recurring problems affect user trust and usability.
Pros
- Some users found it useful for detecting viruses during downloads.
- There are reports of the extension warning users about virus threats effectively.
- Multiple users appreciated its potential to alert and delete harmful downloads.
Cons
- The extension frequently does not work or fails to function as expected.
- Several users reported that it caused viruses or malware instead of preventing them.
- Users complained about the extension not completing scans or not displaying scanning results.
- Some users encountered persistent notifications without clear outcomes, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction.
- Reports mention the extension cannot be turned off and restricts certain downloads, which frustrates users.
Permissions
This extension can:
- storage
- downloads
- notifications
- alarms
This extension can access:
- https://www.virustotal.com/*
Additional Information
Version
0.2.1
Updated
July 22, 2021
Size
0.08 MB
Languages
en
Developer Information
Authoryokris.dev
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