Website Whitelist

Allow requests to only those websites which you deem trustworthy.

Website Whitelist - A Chrome Extension for Secure Browsing

"Website Whitelist" is a Chrome extension that works diligently to ensure your safe browsing experience. It blocks requests to untrustworthy websites, only permitting access to user-approved domains. It shields you from potential phishing or malware risks by preventing redirection to harmful sites. Additionally, it helps maintain your privacy by blocking tracking and advertising sites by default, ensuring a smoother, ad-free online excursion.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.75
(12)
Version: 6.5.1 (Last updated: 2023-09-07)
Creation date: 2018-05-12
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 47.50K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Chrome extensions? Install Chrome-Stats extension to view Chrome-Stats data as you browse the Chrome Web Store.

Extension summary

Website Whitelist intends to facilitate effortless blocking of requests to untrusted websites. Each requested website's domain is evaluated for presence on the whitelist, and unless found, the HTTP request is blocked before it even begins. This means that the website will have no record of you ever having attempted to connect.

With growing amounts of phishing attempts and malware spreading, solely permitting access to user-approved domains presents a strong defense against hackers' ability to redirect users to malintended websites. Website Whitelist aims to implement this system to prevent any such attacks.

Plus, as expected, external tracking and advertising websites are blocked by default. This means that the extension goes beyond the abilities of normal privacy maintaining applications, because it blocks new sites as well.


Changelog:

6.5.1

  • Added Future Support Warning
  • Added Setting "Show Support Warning"

6.5.0

See more

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Completely free
  • Allows complete blocking of all sites until specific ones are whitelisted
  • Utilizes Chrome Sync for user convenience
  • Customizable whitelisting options
Cons
  • Lacks uninstallation protection
  • No 'Silent Mode' feature
  • Can be easily reversed by someone knowledgeable
  • Not suitable for blocking adult content from children
Most mentioned
  • Great and simple
  • Totally free and works great!
  • Very nice little extension
  • Excellent extension
User reviews
Great and simple, only thing is it doesnt have uninstallation protection.
by D A Brown, 2023-06-11

Lacks of "Silent Mode", but still deserving 5 points.

Great extension! Totally free and works great!
by MinecraftMan1013, 2021-12-02
View all user reviews

Extension safety

Risk impact

Website Whitelist requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Website Whitelist has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Upgrade to see risk analysis details

Promo images

Website Whitelist small promo image
Small promo image

Similar extensions

Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to Website Whitelist: