Block File Types

Block File Types

Block File Types - Chrome Extension for Blocking Specific File Types

'Block File Types' is a customizable Chrome extension designed to prevent certain file types specified by the admin from opening in the browser, increasing user control and web security. Admins can easily configure which file types to block with the use of accessible JSON formatting.
Install from Chrome Web Store

Extension stats

By: Clay
Users: N/A
Version: 0.0.2 (Last updated: 2023-04-10)
Creation date: 2023-04-10
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • file://*
Size: 30.46K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Chrome extensions? Install Chrome-Stats extension to view Chrome-Stats data as you browse the Chrome Web Store.

Extension summary

Block local file types from opening in the browser. Admin configured with JSON: {"blocktypes": {"Value": ["html", "js"]}}

Extension safety

Risk impact

Block File Types requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Block File Types has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Upgrade to see risk analysis details

Similar extensions

Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to Block File Types: