GawkBlocker

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What is GawkBlocker?
GawkBlocker is a Chrome extension that checks if you're visiting a Gawker Media URL and redirects you to a video of Madness - One Step Beyond. It allows you to customize the redirect destination and provides options to remove or add blocked sites.

Extension stats

Users: 27
Rating: 4.83 (6)
Version: 1.7 (Last updated: 2012-12-17)
Creation date: 2012-12-17
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 52.33K

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Extension summary

This extension checks to see if you're going to a URL that's owned by Gawker Media. If you are, it will send you to a video of Madness - One Step Beyond instead.

You can change where you get sent in the Options page.

Version 1.7 - Updating to Manifest v2 so it will stay live in the store.

Version 1.6 - Testing Analytics.

Version 1.5 - Changed the badge color and number.

Version 1.4 - Removed excess permissions request.

Version 1.3 - Added a version badge to the icon so you can tell when it's updated.

Version 1.2 - On the Options Page, you can delete any sites you don't want blocked any more and add new sites to block.

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User reviews

I love it! Thank you so much!
by Adam Shaw, 2012-11-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

GawkBlocker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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