Merlin
Word Blocker

Word Blocker

Blocks passages on webpages that include a word the user has muted.

What is Word Blocker?
Word Blocker is an innovative Chrome extension designed to enhance your online experience. Users simply need to input words in a popup provided by the extension, and these words will be immediately blocked on the webpage, effectively censored by replacing them with asterisks. This extension is perfect for individuals seeking to avoid potential triggers or spoilers online. Future updates will enhance its functionality and user experience.
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Merlin
Stats
By: pyran
Users: 868 ▲ 17
Rating: 3.08 (12)
Version: 0.1.0 (Last updated: 2021-01-18)
Creation date: 2021-01-18
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 34.14K
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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 31194 ▲ 124
Other rankings
#5034 in Social Networking ▲ 14

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Summary
Analyze keywords

Enter words in the popup, and it will be censored with asterisks. This extension will soon be able to be used for blocking triggers or avoiding spoilers.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Useful for parents to censor certain words to protect their children
  • Can help prevent accidental sharing of sensitive information
  • Appreciation for the design and functionality of the extension
Cons
  • Inconsistently blocks words or phrases
  • Cannot remove blocked words
  • Does not block emojis
  • Doesn't block profanity on all website types
Most mentioned
  • Inconsistent blocking
  • Unable to delete blocked words
  • Extension not working as expected
Recent reviews
Never worked. I used this to hopefully remove triggering words, but it didn't work.
by Colby Patrie Colby Patrie, 2023-07-04
Very disappointed, this simply doesn't work. I got really excited about this one...
by Bandorthild Bandorthild, 2023-01-05
i tried to ban taylor swift but didn't work i absolutely hate it it ruined my day
by Dominika Gaweł Dominika Gaweł, 2023-01-01
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Safety
Risk impact

Word Blocker is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Word Blocker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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