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VirusScanLink: Secure Browsing Assistant

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

Navigate the web with confidence using VirusScanLink, your personal guardian against malicious links.

Users
95
+4 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#85K
#71K among extensions
Version
1.1
updated 7 Mar 2024

Users

monthly, 3 years
052104Mar 2024Jul 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 95 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
012Mar 2024Jul 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 2 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 VirusScanLink: Secure Browsing Assistant

Navigate the web with confidence using VirusScanLink, your personal guardian against malicious links. Powered by the robust VirusTotal API, our extension offers real-time URL analysis directly in your browser. Simply hover over any link while holding a pre-set key combination, and get instant insights into the link's safety status. With VirusScanLink, you're not just browsing; you're browsing with an added layer of security. Whether it's through a quick hover or a right-click, peace of mind is just a glance away. Customize your experience with adjustable settings and take control of your online safety. How to Use SecureSurf: URL Safety Check Extension 1. Hold a specific key combination (e.g., Shift + Ctrl by default) while hovering over a link to activate the URL analysis. 2. Right-click on any page or link to access the context menu. Select "Analyze Link URL" or "Analyze Current Page" for an instant safety check. 3. A tooltip will appear near the cursor or in the context menu, displaying the safety status of the URL. This includes information on whether the URL is safe, malicious, or requires caution. Customize Settings: Access the extension's options to customize key combinations and set Light or Dark theme. Note: URL analysis can take some time, usually up to 20s.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+1.1%00.00
30 days+4+4.4%00.00
6 months+4+4.4%00.00
1 year+17+21.8%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.17 Mar 2024

Details

Category
Privacy & Security
First seen
7 Mar 2024
Size
37 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
hnhpnlpakphddlifjilodnoidldpcgpo

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 2, likelihood 1
Permissions
activeTabcontextMenusstorage
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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