Features
| Compatibility |
|
| Basic protection | ✓ |
| Anti ransomware | ✓ |
| Firewall | ✓ |
| Web protection | ✓ |
| VPN | ✗ |
| Cloud backup | ✗ |
| Data encryption | ✗ |
| Parental control | ✗ |
| Password manager | ✓ |
| Software updater | ✗ |
| Device optimizer | ✗ |
| File shredder | ✗ |
| Mic monitor | ✗ |
| Camera monitor | ✗ |
| Ad blocker | ✗ |
| Privacy protection | ✓ |
| Dark web monitoring | ✗ |
| Identity protection | ✗ |
| Identity theft insurance | ✗ |
| Credit bureau monitoring | ✗ |
| Bank / Credit card fraud alert | ✗ |
| Court record alert | ✗ |
| Home title alert | ✗ |
Pawan - Cybersecurity expert
Pawan is a cybersecurity expert with 15 years of experience. He began by removing PC viruses and expanded to web and computer security consulting.
Last Updated: July 30, 2025
We calculate this score based on certain criteria. 0.5 points for each essential feature (max 2.5) and 0.1 points for each additional security tool. Our reviewer can give up to 0.5 points. 0.5 points are for additional useful features.
Webroot Essential overview
Webroot Essentials is the new name for Webroot SecureAnywhere products. Previously it was also known as Basic antivirus which was supporting only Windows. But in its new edition it now supports Mobile, PC and Chromebook.
Webroot Essentials is designed to offer a comprehensive protection package for one, three or five devices. It includes antivirus, anti-malware, browser protection, anti-phishing and password manager solutions.
Webroot is known for faster and lighter antivirus software. They claim it is 50% smaller and 6x faster than competitors.
How good is Webroot Essential
Pros
- Installs very quickly.
- Software access control with password protection.
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Detailed features review of Webroot Essential
antimalware
Antimalware with protection from viruses, trojans, ransomware, rootkits, spyware etc.
antiransomware
It includes protection against ransomware.
firewall
A firewall is included with wifi network security. Its firewall does not have access control settings. But it is very straight forward.
web protection
Webroot comes with a browser extension which suggest search results if they are safe or suspected. It also includes Phishing shield to avoid visiting to dangerous websites.
other features
Webroot has an option to password protect the software that unauthorized person can't change any settings of the software.
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