Skin Filter

This extension filters images by analyzing their pixels, those within the human skin range are replaced by a grayscale tone
What is Skin Filter?
'Skin Filter' is an in-development Chrome extension primarily targeted at blocking skin tone colored pixels in any image you view online. It analyses every pixel of an image; if these fall within the human skin color range, they get replaced by a grayscale tone. This innovative yet under-development tool encourages users to report any bugs at [email protected].

Extension stats

By: WebFilter
Users: 628 ▼ -59
Rating: 4.67 (9)
Version: 3.11 (Last updated: 2017-11-05)
Creation date: 2017-11-05
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 73.03K

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Extension summary

There are bugs. This extension is under development.

This extension attempts to block skin.

This extension works by attempting to filter skin tone colored pixels.

Please report all bugs.

[email protected]

User reviews

I've been looking for something like this for ages. Thank you so sincerely! But can you make it hide hair also?
by Ammar Abd Elaal, 2023-07-20

does not seem to work on instagram
by Alexandte RFST, 2022-05-10

Almost perfect. Very much needed when I go back home after a long day and do not want to see another human face on my screen.
by Victor Pham, 2021-10-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Skin Filter 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 Skin Filter if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Skin Filter has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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