GGBlocker

Redirects GamerGate boycott websites to the archive.is versions.

What is GGBlocker?

GGBlocker is an innovative Chrome extension primarily used for redirecting boycotted GamerGate websites to their archived versions on archive.today. This unique function deprives these websites of traffic and ad revenue, benefitting users who support the boycott. Complete with features to add or remove websites from the personal list and dynamically inject 'Add to Archive' buttons on unavailable pages, GGBlocker offers users a significant level of control and customization.

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By: SomeAnonGamer

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Users: 495 ▼ -5

Rating: 4.92 (189)

Version: 1.3.4 (Last updated: 2016-03-04)

Creation date: 2016-03-03

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

webRequest
webRequestBlocking
activeTab
<all_urls>
tabs
storage

Size: 205.82K

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 38497 ▼ 269

Other rankings

#26080 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 2 #74 in inject keyword 8 ▼ 1 #227 in permission keyword 11 ▼ 5 #293 in delete keyword 12 ▲ #293 in update keyword 10 ▲ 5

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Summary

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Redirects GamerGate boycott websites to the archive.today versions. This deprives the offending sites of clicks, views, and revenue. View source at: https://gitgud.io/SomeAnonGamer/GGBlocker

Follow on twitter for update announcements and news: https://twitter.com/SomeAnonGamer

===Permissions=== Read and change all of the websites that you visit.

==Explaination=== As explained here: https://developer.chrome.com/extensions/webRequest in order to catch every webrequest to check if it is going to a boycotted site, the extension needs to read each request. The write permission is because the extension writes helper buttons into Archive.is pages. If someone knows a way to reduce the permissions on GGBlocker, let me know. ===Version 1.3.4 Patch=== Repaired a Vivian replication glitch which occurred when multiple archive.is tabs were open. Thanks to @2CleverUsername for helping with this bug.

Added http://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/ to the default filter list.

User reviews

User reviews summary

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

The extension enables users to block sites that they don't want to provide revenue to
It makes it much easier to archive web page content
Helpful as an anti-clickbait tool

Cons

Inability to edit incorrect filters, they can only be deactivated and replaced
Sometimes it stops working and only loads an empty archive page
Missing 'add to archive' button for unarchived links

Most mentioned

Ability to block certain sites from gaining ad revenue
Useful tool for easily archiving web page content
Effective as an anti-clickbait mechanism

Recent reviews

Works perfectly, you can also edit the filter list yourself in case you decide additions or removals are necessary. Adblock is not enough, deny them everything.

Steel / David, 2015-01-22

Not working, as of Chrome vÜberEvil (v69).

André Pereira, 2018-10-10

Completely separate from its original purpose, this is just a good extension that lets me block any site that I don't want to give ad money based on accidental clicks, and it's just a quick way to archive a page if I need it.

Bea Baker (Thedude3445), 2017-06-04

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Safety

Risk impact

GGBlocker is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install GGBlocker if you trust the publisher.