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Link Scanner (VT)

by abcom7 · Privacy & Security
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Right-click to scan links or selected URLs using VirusTotal.

Users
12
−2 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#180K
#151K among extensions
Version
0.1.0
updated 18 Aug 2025

Users

monthly, 14 months
0613Aug 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 12 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 14 months
001Aug 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 0 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 Link Scanner (VT)

Check any link for threats before you click. Link Scanner lets you right-click any link or paste a URL in the popup to instantly scan it using VirusTotal and see if it’s Safe, Suspicious, or Malicious. Features: • Right-click a link → “Scan link with Link Scanner” • Paste a URL in the popup and click Scan • Color-coded verdicts with malicious/suspicious/harmless counts • Badge alerts for quick status at a glance • Privacy-friendly — scans only when you request it How it works: Install the extension Open Options and add your free VirusTotal API key Right-click a link or paste a URL in the popup Get your verdict in seconds Privacy: This extension does not collect or share personal data. URLs are sent to VirusTotal only when you initiate a scan. Perfect for avoiding phishing links in emails, social media, chats, or unfamiliar websites. Keywords: • Phishing protection tool for Chrome • Malicious link scanner & URL checker • Website safety checker & malware detection • Secure browsing and link security analysis

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−4−25.0%00.00
30 days−2−14.3%00.00
6 months+5+71.4%00.00
1 year+8+200.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
0.1.018 Aug 2025

Details

Category
Privacy & Security
First seen
18 Aug 2025
Size
15 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
gist.github.com
Extension ID
igplgdjegegplmgnmjbhgfcdenbkceke

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 2
Permissions
contextMenusstorageactiveTabnotifications
Site access
https://www.virustotal.com/*

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