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ClipShield

by Josh Allman · Privacy & Security
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Real-time ClickFix defense and clipboard protection. 240+ detection rules, client-side only, and open source

Users
6
−1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
+5.00 in 30 days
Ratings
1
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#229K
#191K among extensions
Version
1.1.0
updated 9 Apr 2026

Users

monthly, 6 months
048Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 6 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 6 months
001Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About ClipShield

ClipShield stops dangerous copy/paste attacks before they reach your system. Scam pages, fake verification prompts, and ClickFix-style lures increasingly try to trick users into pasting harmful commands into PowerShell, Terminal, or Command Prompt. ClipShield detects those threats in real time by watching for suspicious clipboard payloads, deceptive on-page instructions, programmatic clipboard writes, and known social-engineering patterns. When a threat is detected, ClipShield can block the payload, clear the clipboard when needed, and show a clear warning before damage is done. Why install ClipShield: - Real-time protection against malicious copy/paste scams - Detects ClickFix-style lures and fake verification flows - Flags dangerous command patterns and remote fetch-and-run chains - Monitors suspicious clipboard manipulation on websites - Includes a local threat log and trusted-domain allow list - Client-side only, zero telemetry, and open source - ClipShield currently includes 240 detection rules and 71 lure phrases focused on real-world clipboard abuse and command-execution attacks. 100% Open & Free https://github.com/xorjosh/ClipShield

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+20.0%00.00
30 days−1−14.3%+1+5.00
6 months+3+100.0%+1+5.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.1.09 Apr 2026

Details

Category
Privacy & Security
First seen
9 Apr 2026
Size
61 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Support
joshallman.co.uk
Extension ID
ljofmhghmbdkkmmcgjfbnmhpbgkghjab

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
clipboardReadclipboardWritestorageoffscreennotificationsscripting
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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