Fox Reload Blocker

Fox Reload Blocker

Block page reloads on Fox News

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This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-06-05 due to Chrome Web Store policy violation
By: Hollies
Users: 123
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2016-12-27)
Creation date: 2016-12-27
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • http://foxnews.com/*
Size: 46.10K
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Summary

This portable code blocks page reloads on Fox News pages except for the main page. When an unload of the current page is attempted as part of a reload you will receive a dialog where you can cancel the reload. Note that a navigation by you away from the page also unloads the page so you will be prompted on that too.

Version 1.1.0 adds: Notification of pending refreshes Limit action to Fox News Forum Pages A Page-Action icon to indicate when active.

Safety
Risk impact

Fox Reload Blocker may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Fox Reload Blocker is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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