Explode the Web!

Explode the Web!

Explode web pages that contain data trackers!

What is Explode the Web!?
"Explode the Web!" is a unique web browser extension designed for Google Chrome. Its main function is to eliminate, or 'explode', web pages that contain trackers from third parties. This way, it enhances your control over personal data while browsing the web. After a page explodes, simply reloading will restore it to normal. Watch the extension in action at https://youtu.be/hZuIVJTz8N0.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.00 (12)
Version: 1.2.2 (Last updated: 2022-01-13)
Creation date: 2019-07-01
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 131.07K
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Chrome-Stats Rank

Other platforms

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Explode the Web!
Explode the Web! (v1.2.2)
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Merlin
Summary

A browser extension that explodes web pages with third party trackers. Reload the page to reset it. See it in action here https://youtu.be/hZuIVJTz8N0

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works on some popular websites like Roblox and YouTube
  • Experiencing the 'explosion' effect can be surprising or entertaining
Cons
  • Unintended explosions, activating when not desired
  • Does not work on all websites
  • May waste storage or not function as expected
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work consistently or at all for some users
  • Unexpected activation (exploding tabs unintentionally)
  • Works on popular sites like Roblox and YouTube for some users
Recent reviews
the who is saying "it doesnt work" here then your not smart enough press e + ~ it works!
by vojta bubela vojta bubela, 2024-02-12

it exploded the tabs when i did not want it to.
by Yulun Shen Yulun Shen, 2023-05-14

it did not work
by only sadsadsad only sadsadsad, 2022-05-09
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Safety
Risk impact

Explode the Web! is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Explode the Web! has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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