Policy Control - JavaScript and Flash blocker

Block third-party or all resources of style, script, image, font, xmlhttprequest types

What is Policy Control - JavaScript and Flash blocker?

Policy Control - JavaScript and Flash blocker is an effective Chrome extension that empowers users by giving them control over the type of resources each hostname can use. It can function as an image blocker, a Flash blocker, or be used to promote privacy and security by blocking third-party resources. The extension features advanced filtering settings which allow certain resources to bypass the policy rules. This versatile extension offers policy rules for various types of content including fonts, media, objects, scripts, stylesheets, and more.

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Extension stats

By: rynu.smith

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Users: 783 ▲ 21

Rating: 4.92 (12)

Version: 0.3.5 (Last updated: 2018-02-08)

Creation date: 2018-02-08

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

*://*/*
storage
tabs
webRequest
webRequestBlocking

Size: 20.70K

Email: ry*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 32597 ▲ 312

Other rankings

#4678 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 23

#9 in policy keyword 9

#44 in javascript keyword 44

#59 in control keyword 20 ▲ 7

#95 in flash keyword 52 ▼ 1

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Extension summary

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This is an alternative to "NoScript Security Suite" extension to provide filtering rules for different types of resources that each hostname is allowed to use.

This extension can be used as a simple image blocker or even Flash blocker or it can be used to improve users privacy and security by blocking third-party resources.

Available Policy Rules:

Font (@font-face)
Image
Media (audio and video)
Object (plugin-handled content)
Script (JavaScript)
Stylesheet (CSS)
Sub Document (iframes and frames)
XMLHttpRequest
Plugins
WebSocket

User reviews

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Pros

Many options for disabling unwanted elements.
Small memory footprint.
Fine-grained control over JavaScript and Flash blocking.
Easy to customize and intuitive UI.
Ability to block third-party domains while allowing specific functions.

Cons

UI for rules needs improvement.
Does not show which elements are being blocked.

Most mentioned

Options to choose what to block and what to allow.
Fine-grained control is a game changer.
Request for project maintenance and feature integration from other apps.

Recent reviews

Works great have so many options to disable stupid things that get in the way and leave others that are useful.

George Castro, 2024-08-03

Works. Nice contributions. Has a small memory footprint, eventhough it is very small in size. The counter display and the log are good. Sorting/ grouping log display?? Thank you.

AK xyz, 2024-06-08

Community Training & Contributions, 2024-02-13

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Policy Control - JavaScript and Flash blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.