China Firewall

View the internet from behind the Great Firewall of China. A simulation for COMP 301.
What is China Firewall?
China Firewall is an educational simulation Chrome extension that allows users to experience the censorship of the internet in China. Developed for COMP 301 at Capilano University, it provides a glimpse into the Great Firewall of China and its implications on internet access within the country.

Extension stats

Users: 44 ▼ -5
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2020-08-04)
Creation date: 2020-03-28
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • webRequestBlocking
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 1.42M

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Extension summary

This extension is an educational simulation of the internet in China, and the censorship within. This is not a complete or true simulation.

To open the main interface, click on the floating icon in the bottom right of most sites. Click anywhere to dismiss.

Developed for COMP 301 at Capilano University.

Extension safety

Risk impact

China Firewall is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install China Firewall if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

China Firewall has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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