URL Block

Block URLs

URL Block - Block URLs Chrome Extension

URL Block is a Chrome extension that allows you to block URLs you don't want to open, such as social media websites, while you are working. It supports regular expressions (Regex) and offers the ability to pause blocking for a while. You can block web by domain or the URL address. URL Block is open source on Github and the creator can be reached at [email protected] for any trouble or advice.

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Extension stats

By: Eric Yang

Users: 3,000+

Rating: 3.75

(12)

Version: 2.2.3 (Last updated: 2024-04-15)

Creation date: 2017-11-27

Permissions:

tabs
storage
activeTab

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size: 685.06K

Email: yg*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 16,758 ▲ 26

Other rankings

#2823 in Tools ▲ 2 #32 in block keyword 66 ▲ 13 #215 in good keyword 37 ▲

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Helps to block specific URLs effectively
New user interface is appreciated as it’s powerful and clean
Instantly closes tabs for blocked URLs as desired
Can handle specific sites that other blockers cannot

Cons

Aggressive blocking behavior closes the entire tab and loses previous pages
No options to customize blocking behavior (like showing a message or alert)
Language issue: some users report it being in Chinese without an option to change it
Requires activation to function and can be accidentally aggressive

Most mentioned

Aggressive tab closing behavior
Ability to block specific URLs effectively
User interface improvements
Loss of access to previous tabs after blocking

User reviews

Great, But why is it in Chinese? Like I feel like its about to stop me from saying free Taiwan.

Watch 'Zellig, 2025-01-12

Wow this extension is helping me to block specific URLs & blocking entire website is not good idea blocking specific address is useful for me I BLOCKING FOLLOWING URLS TO CURB DOWN MY YOUTUBE ADDICTION https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=WL https://www.youtube.com/feed/subscriptions https://www.youtube.com/ as soon I click these URL it automatically close the Tab which is nice feature .......

Donnie Darsshan, 2024-08-29

По̀льзовался с 2020го, и во̀т внеза̀пно обнаружил, что список заблокированных был кристально чист. Хорошо хоть есть резервный список и востановлю достаточно быстро. Пользоваться перестал данным расширением.

Pasha Killbazza, 2024-05-07

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Extension safety

Risk impact

URL Block 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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We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of URL Block. Use it at your own risk.

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