GIF Blocker

Block GIF and WebP animation images on HTML pages to reduce bandwidth and resource usage

What is GIF Blocker?

GIF Blocker is a Chrome extension designed to block animated images in *.GIF and *.WebP formats. Its ultimate aim is to save bandwidth usage and enhance page loading speed. It runs on the principle of redirecting animated image requests to a local SVG image, thereby completely removing the need for a server request. This extension allows selective image loading and can be disabled or enabled via the action button. Additional features include optional blocking of video elements auto-playing and CSS animation.

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Extension stats

By: rynu.smith

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Users: 3,000+

Rating: 3.66 (38)

Version: 0.2.1 (Last updated: 2022-12-29)

Creation date: 2019-10-30

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
activeTab
scripting
contextMenus
declarativeNetRequest

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size: 52.65K

Email: ry*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 17619 ▼ 160

Other rankings

#134 in Art & Design

#2 in gif keyword 27 ▲ 2

#37 in animation keyword 12 ▲ 2

#81 in loading keyword 20 ▲ 4

#124 in disable keyword 34 ▲ 7

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Other platforms

GIF Blocker (v0.1.2)

2.10

(20) 307

GIF Blocker (v0.2.1)

5.00

(1) 406

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Extension summary

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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

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Pros

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

Cons

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

Most mentioned

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

Recent reviews

Blocks gifs but also blocks legit, non-animated webp images. I would give it 5 stars if it just stopped gifs, like the name says. it's not called Gif and WebP Backgrounds Blocker, but it should be, bc that's what it does.