Blocks cryptocurrency miners all over the web.
minerBlock: Powerful Browser Extension Blocking Crypto Miners
minerBlock is an innovative Chrome extension designed to block browser-based cryptocurrency miners all over the web. It employs two distinct approaches to prevent cryptojacking. The first methodology entails blocking scripts loaded from a blacklist, much like traditional ad-blockers. The second approach, which differentiates minerBlock, involves detecting potential mining activity within loaded scripts and immediately neutralizing these threats. This dual strategy enables minerBlock to also block inline scripts and miners running through proxies, thus offering comprehensive protection against browser-based crypto miners.
Extension stats
Manifest V2
Permissions:
- storage
- tabs
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- <all_urls>
Size: 226.30K
Email: cr*****@gmail.com
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
Pros
- Offers a way to block miners
- User-friendly interface
- Targets unwanted mining scripts effectively
Cons
- Blocks legitimate scripts that are not related to mining
- Causes issues with certain webstores, particularly those using Magento
- Limited to Chrome; users suggest developing for Firefox
Most mentioned
- Repeated inquiries about withdrawing USDT from wallets (ОКX and SafePal)
- Requests for expansion to other platforms like Firefox
- Users' confusion regarding mining script detection
User reviews
Google Chrome has blocked this, BTW. Please fix!
by
David Ford, 2025-03-04
it does its job lmao huge W for protecting me from them miners
by
Krstia no, 2024-11-20
Please develop your extension for Firefox, chrome is dead!
by
Sina Mahdavi, 2024-08-31
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
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of minerBlock. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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