WOT: Website Security & Safety Checker

Stay safe online with WOT, the ultimate website security and safety check extension

WOT: Website Security & Safety Checker

"WOT: Website Security & Safety Checker" is an Edge extension designed to enhance your online security. It provides real-time website safety ratings, anti-phishing alerts, data breach monitoring, and safe shopping features. With a community of over 2 million users, WOT ensures you can surf the web confidently and securely. Enjoy advanced content filtering, personal dashboards, and community-driven ratings, making online safety easier than ever.

Add-on stats

Version: 5.7.3 (Last updated: 2024-10-13)
Creation date: 2021-12-06
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • declarativeNetRequestFeedback
  • storage
  • scripting
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • http://www.mywot.com/*
  • http://api.mywot.com/*
  • https://api.mywot.com/*
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 5.87M

Other platforms

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Add-on summary

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Stay safe online with WOT, the ultimate website security and safety check extension

Check website security easily with the WOT Edge Extension.

Just like how we take steps to protect ourselves in the physical world, it's important to protect ourselves in the digital world as well. This is why we’ve developed features such as our website safety checker, anti-phishing alerts, identity theft protection, and more. Block malicious sites with the click of a button.

WOT is the #1 solution for website security, website safety, and online safety.

Our Safety Features Include:

🌐 Website Safety Checker Get alerted if a website you’re about to visit is harmful or suspicious with our website safety and website security checker. See real-time website safety ratings on any site.

🎣 Anti-Phishing Get instant protection against phishing attacks. Receive warnings if you get an email that contains suspicious or harmful links.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Provides reliable help and protection on multiple devices (laptop, PC, Android).
  • Many users express satisfaction with the overall security it offers.
  • Effective at blocking unsafe websites and potential threats.
  • Users state it has been a useful tool over many years.
Cons
  • Some users report that it blocks too many legitimate sites, leading to frustration.
  • There are compatibility issues with Microsoft Edge, causing problems like disappearing login prompts in corporate environments.
  • The addon is noted for being 'nagware,' prompting too much for premium features.
  • A concern about the accuracy of its ratings, with some claiming it marks safe sites as dangerous.
Most mentioned
  • Works as a website safety checker and provides alerts for unsafe sites.
  • Has had issues with compatibility in Microsoft Edge.
  • Users appreciate its long-term reliability and protection features.
User reviews
Very satisfied with the help and protection from WOT on my laptop, PC and Android phone.
by Vincent, 2025-01-22

Nutze ich seit fielen Jahren und bin sehr zufrieden Danke WOT
by Heinz, 2025-01-16

super goood
by Eraj, 2024-12-25
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

WOT: Website Security & Safety Checker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

WOT: Website Security & Safety Checker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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