Wizmage Image Hider

Wizmage Image Hider

Wizmage hides images in a way that minimizes the impact on the user's browsing experience.

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What is Wizmage Image Hider?
Wizmage Image Hider is a Chrome extension that hides images on web pages, displaying a colored texture in their place. Users can easily display individual images by moving the mouse cursor over them and clicking on the eye icon. The extension also features exception and black lists, and an option to pause/unpause on specific sites or tabs.
Merlin
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By: elliott
Users: 10,000+
Version: 3.1.6 (Last updated: 2024-05-14)
Creation date: 2020-06-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • offscreen
Size: 447.49K
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Summary

Ever wanted to surf the web without seeing all the images, but haven't found a method that keeps full Internet functionality?

This extension provides a solution: (NOTE: It does not save bandwidth - see later.)

It hides the images by displaying a coloured texture where they would be. Small images, and many background patterns are recognized, and will always displayed.

Any individual image can be displayed simply by moving the mouse cursor over it, and clicking on the eye that appears (or press ALT-a). The eye will then turn into an undo symbol - click on it to hide the image again (or press ALT-z).

There is an exception list (right click the icon and click Options). When navigating to a URL that contains one of these exceptions, Wizmage will be disabled for that page. For example, if you have 'google.com' as an exception, then the whole google.com domain will be excepted. If you have 'blog' as an exception, then all URLs containing the word 'blog' will be excepted.

You can also have a Black List, whereby Wizmage only runs on selected sites. This options can be found in the Options page.

An extension icon appears in the top right of the browser - clicking it displays 5 options:

  1. Add or remove the current domain name as an exception.
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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Helpful for work productivity
  • Ability to quickly toggle image visibility
  • Useful for users with autism or sensory sensitivity
Cons
  • Some users experienced network issues after installation
  • Doesn't completely block images from downloading
  • Lack of transparency in the replaced images
Most mentioned
  • Excellent extension
  • Useful for users with autism or sensory sensitivity
  • Ability to quickly toggle image visibility
  • Some users experienced network issues after installation
Recent reviews
Fantastic quality of life extension.
by OrderlyHippo OrderlyHippo, 2024-05-21

by Russell Middleton Russell Middleton, 2024-05-06

by dũng phan dũng phan, 2024-04-30
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Safety
Risk impact

Wizmage Image Hider may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Wizmage Image Hider has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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