Explode the Web!

Explode web pages that contain data trackers!

Explode the Web! - Chrome Extension Against Third Party Trackers

"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.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 645
8
Rating: 3.00
(12)
Version: 1.4.1 (Last updated: 2024-11-22)
Creation date: 2019-07-01
Size: 214.02K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

Other rankings
#950 in Just for Fun

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Explode the Web! (v1.2.2)
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works on certain websites like Roblox and YouTube
  • Can provide a surprising effect when it does work
  • Some users found it entertaining or fun
Cons
  • Does not work on many websites
  • Inconsistent performance - sometimes explodes when not intended
  • Requires specific key combinations to work
  • Some users found it confusing to use
  • Wasted storage space for some users
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work consistently or as intended
  • Explodes tabs unexpectedly
  • Works on select websites only
User reviews
the who is saying "it doesnt work" here then your not smart enough press e + ~ it works!
by vojta bubela, 2024-02-12

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

it did not work
by only sadsadsad, 2022-05-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Explode the Web! requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Explode the Web!. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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