HistoryBlock

Cover your tracks!
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HistoryBlock is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your browsing privacy by allowing you to specify a list of hosts to be excluded from your browsing history. With this tool, you can block selected websites from appearing in the history tab, recently closed tabs list, and the download manager (accessible via ctrl+j). This ensures that your tracks on those sites remain hidden and helps keep your browsing activities private. Simple to configure and lightweight, HistoryBlock is ideal for users wanting to manage their browsing footprint effectively.

Manifest V2 Privacy & Security Productivity
By:
Kain
Daily users:
2,110+ 26
Rating:
4.14
(57)
Version:
2.1resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25
Version code:
5725963
Creation date:
2008-08-26
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • sessions
  • tabs
  • history
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Size:
390.90K
Email:
ka*****@yahoo.com
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
17 hours ago

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# 2,031 ▼ 14
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User reviews

HistoryBlock is valued for effectively blocking blacklisted sites from Firefox browsing history and address bar autocomplete, improving user privacy. It's appreciated for simplicity and usefulness, helping users avoid manual history deletion and incognito mode. However, it lacks updates, advanced features like regex or selective history control, and does not support Firefox mobile. The user interface is basic with limited instructions, and URL matching can be unforgiving, affecting ease of configuration. Overall, it's a practical tool but could be improved significantly with better UX and enhanced capabilities.
Pros
  • Effectively blocks specified websites from appearing in history and address bar suggestions, enhancing privacy.
  • Simple and practical to use with straightforward functionality.
  • Helps users avoid manual deletion of browsing history for privacy reasons.
  • Works well for blacklisting specific sites or subdomains, preventing them from generating history entries.
  • Allows users to maintain normal browsing sessions without resorting to incognito mode.
Cons
  • Lack of updates and absence of advanced features such as regex support or finer-grained control over history types.
  • Does not work on Firefox mobile, limiting its usability.
  • Poor user interface and user experience; some users find it too basic and lacking in instructions or settings.
  • Exact matching of URLs can be problematic, requiring precise input including protocols and parameters.
  • Could benefit from additional features like whitelisting and blocking more types of history, e.g., form or Gmail history.
Recent reviews
Wish this was updated. Some random websites just dont work with this and they always go into history. :( When it works, it works.
by Firefox user 18703248, 2025-04-06
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-03-27
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

HistoryBlock requires a few sensitive permissions. 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

HistoryBlock is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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