Keeps you safe when browsing the web by identifying and blocking dangerous websites.
Users
3,000
0 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#19K
#16K among extensions
Version
1.12.25003.1
updated 19 Aug 2025
Users
monthly, 3 years
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:3,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 3 years
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Web Threat Shield - Chromebook
The two extensions "Web Threat Shield for Chromebook" and "Web Threat Shield" have been consolidated into one extension. All new features and fixes will be added into the "Web Threat Shield" extension only. This "Web Threat Shield for Chromebook" extension is no longer maintained or updated. Please consider installing "Web Threat Shield" from [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/web-threat-shield/kjeghcllfecehndceplomkocgfbklffd] and uninstalling "Web Threat Shield for Chromebook" in order to receive the latest updates.
The Internet can be a scary place. Wouldn’t it be great if you could tell which sites were dangerous before it was too late? Now you can with the Webroot® Web Threat Shield.
The Webroot Web Threat Shield offers top-of-the-line defense against cybercrime while browsing the internet. It warns about unsafe websites before you click, and automatically blocks bad ones trying to install viruses and malware on your computer. You’ll have peace-of-mind knowing personal information like passwords and credit card details are safe.
The Webroot Web Threat Shield also provides up-to-the-minute data about website reputations and real-time protection against phishing sites.
The Webroot Web Threat Shield is available as a feature of our award-winning internet security that protects PCs, Mac computers, and mobile devices. Copy and paste the link below into the address bar above to learn which type of security is right for you. [https://www.webroot.com/us/en/home/products/helpmechoose]
If you are already using a Webroot SecureAnywhere® Antivirus, Webroot SecureAnywhere® Internet Security Plus, or Webroot SecureAnywhere® Internet Security Complete, locate the keycode used to activate your subscription and click “GET” at the top of your screen. If you can’t find your keycode, copy and paste the link below in the address bar above and we’ll help you find it. [https://community.webroot.com/keycode-license-83/what-is-my-keycode-23098]
By installing the Webroot Web Threat Shield Extension, you agree to the Webroot SecureAnywhere Solution Agreement available at [https://www.webroot.com/us/en/legal/service-terms-and-conditions].