What is GIF Blocker?
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This extension blocks animated images (*.GIF and *.WebP formats by default) to save bandwidth usage and improve page loading performance. The extension can get enabled or disabled from the action button. Once the extension is enabled, no animated resource is fetched from the internet. Instead, the remote image is replaced by a local alternative.
When blocking mode is enabled, the user can still selectively load blocked images from the right-click context menu over the image context.
How does it work: This extension redirects all the animated image requests to the local SVG image. This way, there is no server request at all (not even the HEAD request).
Features: You can unblock an image from right-click context menu. The unblocking stays for this browser session. Or until the extension is disabled by pressing the toolbar button. Reduce bandwidth usage significantly by preventing any animated image loading. Animated images use a large amount of bandwidth compared to normal images. Optionally disable the extension for WebP or GIF image format. Optionally block video elements from auto-playing Optionally block CSS animation
User reviews
- Effectively blocks GIFs and replaces them with a generic icon
- Saves bandwidth and optimizes CPU usage
- Works well on various sites, including chat platforms
- Positive feedback from multiple users about its functionality
- Allows streamlined browsing experience without animated images
- Blocks non-animated WebP images as well
- Some users report it does not work at all
- Lack of customizable settings for image formats to block
- Need for whitelist and blacklist options
- Issues with GIF URLs and HTML5 content not being addressed
- It works!
- Does not work
- Blocks GIFs but also other image formats
- Need for settings to customize what formats to block
- Positive user experiences and appreciation of the extension
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GIF Blocker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
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GIF Blocker has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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