minerBlock

Name: minerBlock
Rating: 4.493421052631579 (304 reviews)
Author: CryptoMineDev

Blocks cryptocurrency miners all over the web.

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minerBlock is a powerful Chrome extension designed to protect your browser from crypto miners and cryptojacking scripts. It employs dual blocking techniques: traditional blacklist filtering and behavior-based detection that identifies and stops inline and proxy miners instantly. With frequent filter list updates and open source availability on GitHub, minerBlock ensures an effective, transparent solution for a safer browsing experience free from unauthorized cryptocurrency mining. Regular improvements and bug fixes make it a reliable choice for users concerned about privacy and performance.

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Version:

1.2.18 Last updated: 2022-10-17

Creation date:

2019-02-03

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Permissions:

storage
tabs
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
<all_urls>

Size:

226.30K

Email:

cr*****@gmail.com

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Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

16 hours ago

Ranking

# 1,841 ▲ 40

Other rankings

#165 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 5

#33 in block keyword 76 ▲ 1

#86 in bug fixes keyword 38 ▼ 2

#154 in version keyword 27 ▲ 4

#163 in crypto keyword 32 ▲ 11

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minerBlock (v1.2.17resigned1)

10,894 4.53

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User reviews

MinerBlock is widely appreciated for effectively blocking many cryptocurrency miners and for its light footprint, regular updates, and good support. However, users report issues with false positives that block legitimate scripts, incomplete detection missing some miners, and causing slowdowns or freezing on certain popular webpages. There are also accessibility concerns as Chrome sometimes blocks it, and users desire clearer testing or detection indicators. Overall, it is a well-regarded extension but with notable limitations and occasional performance drawbacks.

Pros

Effectively blocks many cryptocurrency miners, providing good protection.
Regular updates and good technical support noted by users.
Small size and lightweight, causing minimal impact on browser resources.
Simple and user-friendly UI design.
Users express strong appreciation for the extension's concept and utility.

Cons

Some false positives occur, blocking legitimate scripts such as those in Magento stores.
Does not detect or block all mining scripts; some sites like Pirate Bay and others remain unaffected.
Causes performance issues on some webpages like Wikipedia, IMDb, and Twitch streams (freezing or hanging).
Google Chrome has blocked the extension at times, leading to accessibility issues.
Lack of test sites or clear indicators to verify mining detection functionality.

Recent reviews

Google Chrome has blocked this, BTW. Please fix!

Da*****, 2025-03-04

it does its job lmao huge W for protecting me from them miners

Kr*****, 2024-11-20

Please develop your extension for Firefox, chrome is dead!

Si*****, 2024-08-31

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Extension safety

Risk impact

minerBlock requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

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