HTTP Request Blocker

This extension blocks HTTP Request based on configurable URL patterns.

What is HTTP Request Blocker?

'HTTP Request Blocker' is a specialized Chrome extension designed to block HTTP requests according to designated URL patterns. This handy tool enhances browsing efficiency and security by preventing unnecessary HTTP requests. The patterns must conform to a specific Chrome extensions match pattern guide. Full source code of this extension is openly available on GitHub.

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By: cristi.lupascu

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Users: 40,000+

Rating: 4.41 (22)

Version: 1.0.6 (Last updated: 2020-08-18)

Creation date: 2017-07-01

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

webRequest
webRequestBlocking
http://*/*
https://*/*
storage

Size: 157.70K

Email: cr*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 4573 ▼ 90

Other rankings

#1520 in Developer Tools ▲ 1 #6 in request keyword 28 #195 in source code keyword 27 ▼ 18

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Summary

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Blocks HTTP requests based on URL patterns.

The patterns must conform to this specification: https://developer.chrome.com/extensions/match_patterns.

Source code is available at: https://github.com/wolfascu/ChromeHttpRequestBlocker

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Simple and easy to use
Has the ability to block specific URLs
Useful for blocking unnecessary requests
Does not have an intrusive interface
Effective when the URL expression is correctly entered

Cons

Issues with blocking requests when using the omnibar autocomplete
Does not provide any feedback on entered URL expressions
Does not block all http/https requests especially embedded ones on web pages
Difficulty blocking requests based on domain

Most mentioned

Ability to block specific URLs
Ease of use
Issues with omnibar autocomplete
Requirement for correct URL expression
Lack of feedback on entered URL expressions

Recent reviews

Very useful, enter the request url which you want to block, and it's done! Simple and powerful, thanks to the author!

Jesse Gao, 2023-11-15

rumble.com/embedJS/*/?request=relate Use the above link to prevent Rumble auto-playing videos.

Bryan, 2023-11-02

Simple and easy to use.

Zhiyuan Lu, 2023-05-26

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Safety

Risk impact

HTTP Request Blocker 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 HTTP Request Blocker if you trust the publisher.