GIF Blocker

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

GIF Blocker - Block Animated Images on HTML Pages

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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By: rynu.smith

Users: 3,000+

Rating: 3.66

(38)

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

Creation date: 2019-10-30

Permissions:

storage
activeTab
scripting
contextMenus
declarativeNetRequest

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size: 52.65K

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

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 15,957 ▲ 6

Other rankings

#130 in Art & Design ▼ 1 #3 in gif keyword 8 ▼ 2 #51 in animation keyword 9 ▼ 12 #92 in loading keyword 19 ▼ 20 #244 in usage keyword 4 ▼ 85

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

GIF Blocker (v0.2.1)

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

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

User 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.

M C, 2024-07-03

Please add settings to select the image format to block. I would prefer to block GIF and PNG, but not WebP. Thank you.

Alexander Glum, 2024-06-03

It works! Now steam is steamlined.

David Porter, 2024-04-10

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Extension safety

Risk impact

GIF Blocker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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