ScriptBlock
A smart extension that controls javascript, iframes, and plugins on Google Chrome.
Total ratings
3.96
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Pros
- Effective at blocking unwanted scripts, leading to a safer browsing experience.
- Allows users to whitelist sites for better functionality.
- Removes paywalls.
- User-friendly once familiarized with the settings.
- Long-standing favorite among users for script management.
Cons
- High CPU usage, causing system performance issues.
- Popup interface is obstructed by the URL bar, making selections difficult.
- Frequent freezing of some websites without on-the-spot whitelisting options.
- Problems with specific applications and local network functionalities.
- Criticized for being ineffective or 'useless' by some users.
Most mentioned
- Freezing websites and lack of immediate whitelisting.
- High CPU usage and performance issues.
- Popup interface problems.
- Positive feedback on reducing unwanted ads and improving safety.
- Ability to remove paywalls.
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Recent reviews
Recent rating average:
2.50
All time rating average:
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| Date | Author | Rating | Lang | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-22 |  | | pt | Já foi melhor... |
| 2024-04-05 |  | | en | Takes up 20+% of my CPU power and I have an I9-13900K. Locks up my PC whenever I try to add something to the whitelist. Fix this broken extension!! |
| 2023-09-11 |  | | Would be better if the popup for determining whether to allow/deny/temporary allow a site's scripts to run wouldn't be mostly obfuscated by the url bar, making it impossible to make a selection. | |
| 2023-09-11 |  | | en | Would be better if the popup for determining whether to allow/deny/temporary allow a site's scripts to run wouldn't be mostly obfuscated by the url bar, making it impossible to make a selection. |
| 2023-08-27 |  | | I can't believe how useless this extension is. It really is useless. Does nothing. | |
| 2023-08-27 |  | | en | I can't believe how useless this extension is. It really is useless. Does nothing. |
| 2023-06-14 | | | I like it, but it has a serious problem with freezing up some known good websites, without the ability to allow them on the spot. I'd rather not go into the settings each time to whitelist them. | |
| 2023-06-14 |  | | en | I like it, but it has a serious problem with freezing up some known good websites, without the ability to allow them on the spot. I'd rather not go into the settings each time to whitelist them. |
| 2022-09-13 | | | جميله بتحذف ال paywall | |
| 2022-09-13 |  | | ar | جميله بتحذف ال paywall |
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