# BlockURL

> Blocks specific pages and URLs with the click of a button

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/blockurl](https://chrome-stats.com/d/blockurl)

## Overview

- **ID:** `blockurl`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BeatLink
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 80
- **Weekly downloads:** 5
- **Rating:** 2.25 / 5 (4 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-30
- **First published:** 2023-07-12
- **Size:** 76 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/blockurl/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/BeatLink/BlockURL](https://github.com/BeatLink/BlockURL)

## Description

**BlockURL** is a powerful Firefox extension designed to block specific URLs or pages, not just entire domains or subdomains. This unique feature allows users to precisely control access to particular articles, videos, or pages they've visited. With a user-friendly interface, BlockURL supports one-click blocking and offers import/export capabilities for managing custom block lists.

Backing the extension is a Python Flask Sync Server hosted on DockerHub, enabling seamless synchronization of block lists across multiple devices. Additional features include configurable blocked page messages and unlimited block list storage, making BlockURL an efficient tool for personalized web content control.

## Rankings

- #13,153 — Overall
- #134 — website blocker
- #159 — writer's block
- #183 — block
- #185 — blockchain
- #189 — block ads

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `activeTab`
- `menus`
- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/blockurl)