Link Scanner (VT)

About

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