Tunable Image Block

A browser extension for limit loading of the images by data size or quality to save bandwidth.
What is Tunable Image Block?
'Tunable Image Block' is a unique Chrome extension that empowers users with the ability to limit the loading of images based on their data size or quality. This is particularly helpful in conserving bandwidth. The extension allows for original image load with specific hotkeys and offers distinctive user settings. However, its performance may sometimes be affected by the architecture of certain websites or certain server responses.

Extension stats

By: ExoCode
Users: 2,000+
Version: 2.1 (Last updated: 2023-12-22)
Creation date: 2017-11-27
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 32.91K

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

*** Configuration ***

At first, don't forget to set a limit mode and value in the Options of the extension.

*** Usage & Hotkeys ***

Use Ctrl + mouse move over image for load the original instance.

Note that, a host settings (limit mode and value) restores after browser reloading, but the on/off states of tabs does't.

If you want to see only small images(like icons) but cut off the big, then set image data size between 1K - 5K.

*** Known issues ***

1.On some sites the image fully loading(Ctrl + Mouseover) not working well. It depends on how site was built. I have fixed many issues but I guess that is not all.

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User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Good for limiting data usage
  • Ability to selectively choose what to show
  • Works well with slow connections
  • Blocks all images effectively
Cons
  • Doesn't save settings across restarts
  • Breaks when used with other extensions like Bandwidth hero
  • Requires better options for tuning or whitelisting specific images
  • Sends data through an external API in some cases, which raises privacy concerns
Most mentioned
  • Needs ability to save settings
  • Issues with images not showing up
  • Desire for whitelisting or tuning options
  • Breaks compatibility with other extensions
  • Concerns over privacy with external API usage
Recent reviews
This extension is well-suited for Manifest V3, which seems to be the only system it currently supports. Previously, controlling any website was more straightforward, but now we need to rely on headers for this purpose. The main concern with this approach is that certain websites may not function as expected, especially if they don't support adding headers. I didn't added another star because description and title doesn't fit well for it.
by Pilot Man, 2024-10-29


2.0 doestn work in youtube
by Caio Lima, 2023-12-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tunable Image Block requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Tunable Image Block has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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